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Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
By:Bryan Hansel
Date: 10/7/2008, 8:09 pm
In Response To: Strip: Syntex or glass (bueller)

: I am close to finishing the stipping of a expedition single on the bottom and
: would like to know if I should use glass or Syntex.I hear syntex is strong
: like kevlar and wets out clear like glass. And what is the difference in
: cost?Any ideas here would be great before I get to this point..Thanks

If Syntex behaves like Kevlar it'll be weak in compression, so it should be used in combination with glass or carbon for the most strength. Syntex might make a nice extra layer for the football. At 2 ounces, if it's abrasion resistant would make it very desirable.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Syntex or glass
bueller -- 10/6/2008, 9:07 pm
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/7/2008, 9:19 pm
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
Bryan Hansel -- 10/7/2008, 8:09 pm
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
Bill Hamm -- 10/7/2008, 12:45 am
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass *LINK*
Andrew Sommer -- 10/7/2008, 8:25 am
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
bueller -- 10/7/2008, 7:29 pm
Re: Strip: Syntex or glass
Bill Hamm -- 10/8/2008, 1:26 am