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Re: agreed Matthew, That would be a really cool idea and would work if the carbon was Thermoplastic ... being able to heat up and remold/reform to new shapes repeatedly ... I'm working in the world of ... |
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Re: Re: Carbon Back Stay V.2 William, I have been playing with the lengths and can easily trim the length a few inches if required. A small foam piece is easily glued to the top part that rest just below the neck. So far ..... |
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Re: Re: New Version 3 carbon stay !! Hi Steven, Thanks. Always nice when we get better at making the products. I'm getting a little better with each one. Yes, in the bottom photo the one on the left is the Gossamer Gear new Ma... |
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New Version 3 carbon stay !! This one is narrower and lighter, now down to 6.4 oz but may still be too stiff and can still be reduced in width to decrease the weight!!! Figuring out how to make these quicker and MUCH nicer lo... |
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Re: MYOG Family-sized pyramid ideas James, A lot of this is similar to the Cuben mid I built last year and your design sounds really good! A few things I might comment on: I don't think I would reduce the overall size based ... |
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Re: backpack, external or internal frame? Rob, I will check in the garage tonight and see if I have my son's older external frame pack that might be perfect for your son. If I can locate it I will give it to you for free! Great litt... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lighter Carbon Back Stay - version 2 Roger, I don't know the actual cost as we got it in a big shipment. We used to make Hockey parts out of it but don't make the parts anymore. They make several different grades, different t... |
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Re: Re: Re: Lighter Carbon Back Stay - version 2 Steven, Here is the description of Honeycomb. It comes in large sheets that you can cut to the desired shape. Think of it more as super strong foam that you box in with the carbon fiber on each ... |
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Re: Fibraplex Carbon Tent Poles Samuel, Spline is typically considered the stiifer orientation along the horizonal axis of the tubing or poles, not based on deflection. We actually have test fixtures that rotate shafts or tubin... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Lighter Carbon Back Stay - version 2 Actually, to keep the part as light and stiff as possible I'm using some honeycomb in-between the carbon plies running down the center section of the spine. Kind of like making a hollow core b... |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Egelhoff
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Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn Tarp We just returned from a long week in the Sierra's with a group of 6 this year. We needed one additional 2 man shelter for the 80 mile hike and at the last minute decided that he SpinnTwinn tarp w... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles And now they come in the oh-so-cool camo color. These are the GOLD standard in best locking, ulta light, super durable, best griped poles on the market that our group has ever used. The new carbon wr... |
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Western Mountaineering Ultralight Super I own 4 high quality Down sleeping bags and this is my current go-to fav! I'm 6'1", 185 lbs., and there is plenty of room in this bag to layer up with some extra clothes IF NEEDED to get... |
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Big Agnes Clearview I talked three people in our group of five into buying this pad for our 9 day, 80+ mile hike in the high Sierra's. Night time Temps ranged from a low of 28 deg to a high of 38 deg. All three of ... |
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Inov8 RocLite 315 Just like the others reported .. these are GREAT shoes. Not a single blister after doing 80+ miles in bad weather. I think the key to these shoes is the breathability and flexablity that allows the... |
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus 08 I have used several GG packs in the past and this new pack is the BEST I have ever used !!! I think I own close to 5 packs and this is my new favorite go-to pack of all time. Grant sent me the new a... |
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Princeton Tec EOS I have tried four different lights over the last four years and this light is by far my new favorite. I can't see any reason to change lights for a while now. Other reviews are spot on and I had... |
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SteriPen Adventurer Hmmmm ... for once I'm not even close in agreement to anyone ??? Having purchased two brand new units after reading several positive comments, I can't wait to RETURN them both. First I want... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I have used the new GG Miniposa for the last 6 months now on several long distance hikes and this pack was everything I had hoped it would be. Super light, easy to use, very comfy, and lots of room f... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles Five of us just returned from a 6 day, 90 mile hike on the John Muir Trail this past week. All of us had been using typical so-called light weight adjustable alum. poles in the past but we all decide... |
