Re: Strip: First strip idea
In Response To: Re: Strip: First strip idea (Robert Horstmann)
I am all for the what ever it takes to keep it light and strong mind set. When all is said and done how much money and time is invested in the light weight approach over a normal layup?
If you start vacuum-bagging lightweight carbon and Kevlar the materials can get expensive. Fast. The 5.5oz 3K carbons are about $30 a yard. $70/yd for the 1K carbons. If you have a vacuum set-up you still have the cost of the non-reusables: layer of peel-ply, then breather fabric, bagging film and sealant. Figure another $10-15/yd. It also definitely takes longer.
Using lightweight, tight weave S-glass you can get nearly the same performance of the carbons for slightly more expense than a 4oz E-glass build. It will be more delicate though. There's always tradeoffs.
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