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[asid61]

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[Mike Marandola]

How thick is the G10?

[asid61]

Originally Posted by Mike Marandola

How thick is the G10?

1/16".

[Greg Woelki]

Originally Posted by asid61

1/16".

Are you envisioning mounting electronics to the G10? I am curious about what, if any, stiffening supports would be needed with that thickness. I would be happy to hear from anyone who has experience with this.

[asid61]

Originally Posted by Greg Woelki

Are you envisioning mounting electronics to the G10? I am curious about what, if any, stiffening supports would be needed with that thickness. I would be happy to hear from anyone with experience with this.

I'm going off what AdamHerd said about bellypans; I haven't used it before.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by asid61

I'm going off what AdamHerd said about bellypans; I haven't used it before.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

[PAR_WIG1350]

Originally Posted by R.C.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

Is there a story behind this?

[asid61]

Originally Posted by R.C.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

Why? Did something shatter on him?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

Is there a story behind this?

Plywood Yo

[TheOtherGuy]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Plywood Yo

I like your style

[asid61]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Plywood Yo

What are the advantages over G10 though? Is it lighter?

[asid61]

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

[Greg Woelki]

Originally Posted by asid61

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

We used 5mm (~0.2") lauan plywood for Aerial Assault without any issues, so yes, if you insist.

[cxcad]

Originally Posted by asid61

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

That little bit of extra money though...

[asid61]

Originally Posted by cxcad

That little bit of extra money though...

Can't argue with that. However, it's going to be tricky to convince the team that plywood makes for a good bellypan.
Usually our issue is with weight/design, not money.