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Ptex topsheets

Post by Biggie »

I'm thinking about ordering some extra white base from durasurf and using it as my topsheet also. I noticed kam and guys were using ptex topsheets(along with k2).

My questions are, do you guys just use base material(1.35mm thickness) or do you use something thinner? and , how does it hold up??
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Post by kelvin »

P-tex topsheet is thinner. It holds up really well, but is not as clear as other topsheet materials.

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Post by hose-man »

Are you just purchasing UHMW from a plastic suplier for the top sheet? Can you tell us the thickness? .040" ?

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Post by littleKam »

the first time we tried it was on the red oktobers. for those we just used the regular base material (about 1.3mm thick?).

but we've started to order p-tex topsheets that are about half as thick from durasurf.

although the p-tex isn't incredibly clear as kelvin mentioned i think it's clear enough for me. it just lacks the shine of other topsheets. but i'm happy to trade these for durability. they're really strong and hide scratches pretty well.
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Post by Biggie »

Well, what got me on this was, durasurf didnt have any solid opaque white topsheets, but they did have solid white base material, so i figure i'll order more base and use it as my topsheet also(since i wanted both solid white), but now that i know it doesnt need to be as thick i'll ask if they have a thinner white ptex.
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