jock Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 very nice/// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 drool....... now thats what you cal a blingjet!! nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 very nice/// Wow two more pins to check or fail!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Also, From a strength point of view they have missed a trick... They have used unidirectional fabric, where more strength for the same weight can be gained from a decent 2x2 or 4x4 Twill Fabric. Simple enough to change at point of manufacturer and something I would insist on. Most choose the unidirectional fabric as it is simpler to work with when looking for a 'cosmetic' finish. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Wow two more pins to check or fail!!!!!! Quite right Pete... they should have gone for a comfort bar system with no pins to check or fail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko330 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 very nice whats the make and price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 KobraPPG Karbon, £4495 with the SKY100 www.kobra-ppg.co.uk click Karbon, loads of pictures. All up about 25kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Also, From a strength point of view they have missed a trick... They have used unidirectional fabric, where more strength for the same weight can be gained from a decent 2x2 or 4x4 Twill Fabric. Simple enough to change at point of manufacturer and something I would insist on. Most choose the unidirectional fabric as it is simpler to work with when looking for a 'cosmetic' finish. SW im surprised simon, with your weaving skills, that you havent made a carbon frame yet??... is this something you would consider???.. i heard about a carbon composite product that offered humungous strength...id be interested in one if you did... anything to chop a few kilos off my macro! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Carbon frame is 5.9 kg http://paraplan.ru/photos/albums/userpi ... 0102~0.JPG my own titanium frames are 4.3 kg I like the carbon look though. Must be the plastic and Ali parts that are heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Carbon frame is 5.9 kg http://paraplan.ru/photos/albums/userpi ... 0102~0.JPG my own titanium frames are 4.3 kg I like the carbon look though. Must be the plastic and Ali parts that are heavy. hmmm,,, i wasnt expecting that!....time for a rethink i believe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Don't get me wrong, most stainless frames are 6.5 kg to 7 kg and the carbon frame is very well made and 5.9kg with the ali arms. Would have to tread with kid gloves as it would scratch but could also be polished out and repaired. We are working on a superlight chassis sub 4kg. I am on the lookout for a light weight harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 all u need then is a superlight engine!!... il keep my eyes out for the new frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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