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- harveystubbs
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6mm ferrules carbon or fibreglass ?
Can you use 6mm fibre glass rod instead of a carbon ferrule at the centre t and if so what are the differences in terms of strength and flexibility? Thanks
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bryan beasley
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Re: 6mm ferrules carbon or fibreglass ?
Yes, and not much over the size of bit you're talking about.
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Re: 6mm ferrules carbon or fibreglass ?
Think L'Atelier used them on the XTr/Xts range, have no idea if it was better or worse than carbon, but the kites flew nicely.
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- Michel
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Re: 6mm ferrules carbon or fibreglass ?
harveystubbs wrote:Can you use 6mm fibre glass rod instead of a carbon ferrule at the centre t and if so what are the differences in terms of strength and flexibility? Thanks
No problem of strength or flexibility with à +/- 4" long ferrule.
But for SkyShark spars, ø 6.1 mm ferrule (.240") fits better than 6 mm !