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Re: Tips on loosing weight (Not spam)

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
I'll put in a vote for composites as well. Pultruded fiberglass is very rigid, thick stuff with a low density. Fiberglass tubing is great for something like an arm.
As with anything, overkill can be spectacular:
http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/t...roperties.html
http://www.dragonplate.com/ecart/categories.asp?cID=88

But I agree that any composite can be a great way to cut weight.
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