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by Kippax
Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: CFK / Aramid - no clue what to take...
Replies: 9
Views: 7244

Hi, as I have no clue what kinda composites to use I wondered what you guys usually take and why? > That would be a very lengthy discussion. The Skibuilder guys seem to favor triaxial 22oz (750g/mm²) GFK - what do you use? > Nothing wrong with 22oz. Is there any "guideline" when to use tri...
by Kippax
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: Stone as core material
Replies: 11
Views: 9401

Yeah I think I've seen Barney Rubble on a pair in the Flintstones.
Something must be lost in translation here ...stone core ...we going back to the dark ages.
by Kippax
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Materials and Supplies
Topic: HDPE for sidewall instead of UHMWPE
Replies: 5
Views: 4402

Anyone ever consider it, try it? > Yes I've tryed it. I'm looking into it. Havent read up enough on the comparisons yet. All I know is that HDPE is a cheaper alternative to "sintered ptex" base material. HDPE is "extruded base" when talking about bases. It starts out just like it...