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Re: Ramps

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Originally Posted by Monochron View Post
For strength we ended up buying this:
http://www.amazon.com/Kevlar-Braided.../dp/B008QDMKG0

Rated tensile strength of 400lb and very flexible. Might not be great for visibility unless you layer it, but it is going to be very tough to break.
As a kite enthusiast (I use it for my KAP line)I would caution the use of Kevlar in applications where it could be pulled against something. It is good at resisting breakage but it is also very good at slicing when pulled tight and/or run against something.
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