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Old 06-06-2018, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BEC
No, I haven't seem them use it. I have been using Kevlar with the tri-fold with good results - usually putting a foot or two of Kevlar in the tri-fold and then tying the kit-supplied shock cord to that.


Yeah me too... Like this method.

Kevlar around the motor tube works, but subjects the Kevlar to a lot of damage that adds up over time... The stuff ain't bulletproof ya know... LOL

Yeah it IS bulletproof, but over time the clay ejection charge particles, hot gas, and burning BP particles, plus remaining burning delay flames (hibachi effect) does a number on it and hastens replacement requirement... At which point you'll probly end up with a tri fold anyway...

Estes SERIOUSLY needs to ditch the stupid rubber band junk though... I've had that stuff fail the first flight, so I just throw that crap away when I open the kit and substitute good sewing elastic, which works fine...

Later! OL J R
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