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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    Did you mean to say Kevlar?
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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    Yep, when carbon fibre breaks it shatters into many sharp knife like pieces. The Kevlar stops that from happening.
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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    Ah. Interesting. I've never seen that done.
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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    Quote Originally Posted by Esser View Post
    Yep, when carbon fibre breaks it shatters into many sharp knife like pieces. The Kevlar stops that from happening.

    Yup, the Kevlar adds the flexibility with the shock absorption.



    We layer the kevlar and CF in the boat construction

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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    What boats? Do you design / build / race?
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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    I'll take one for a IV !
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    Default Re: Kitfox CarbonTech

    Quote Originally Posted by mtgsxr View Post
    I'll take one for a IV !
    Give me a call at the factory so we can discuss.

    Brandon

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