07-06-2005, 12:04 AM
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Incurable SEMROC Fan
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Posts: 2,319
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Bigger Kevlar: "Mmm, *beefy!*"
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Originally Posted by A Fish Named Wallyum
If, and when, you buy a new AstroCam, definitely give a thought to upgrading your recovery system with Kevlar and sewing elastic. I think the #1 problem that I've heard of from AstroCam owners over the years has been shock cord burn-through.
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600 or 1000 lb. Kevlar and 1/4" wide sewing elastic (maybe about 3 feet of each, Bill?) would probably be overkill for some folks  in comparison to the standard ~100 lb. Kevlar (e.g., SEMROC), but not for the AstroCam, I think. 
Look for the thicker Kevlar toward the lower right hand corner here:
http://www.rocketparachutes.com/prices.html
Cheers,
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