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41g per m² Chikara Ripstop Nylon (Officially Used By Flexifoil International)
Chikara Ripstop Nylon 41g/m²
1st quality, crisp, light weight cloth at aproximately 115cm wide, suitable for general purpose and high spec applications. Probably the most used material in kite building. Flexifoil have been using this cloth exclusivly ever since they first released the Blade Mk1. The fabric is made of nylon and double sided coated, so it is very good water repellent. It is very strong and doesn't tear easily at a relative low weight (about 41 grams). The fabric feels soft and the square structure is very visible (5 x 5 mm)
Because of the huge colour range, we currently order in Chikara specifically for each customer, delivery times are naturally a little longer. Usually 4-5 day lead times on Chikara
All cloth is measured per meter pulled off the roll, so 1m of purchased fabric will buy a piece of cloth measuring 100cm x 153cm, 15m of purchased fabric will buy a piece of cloth 15m x 153cm.
Best Sellers
Carbon Tube - Exel Cruise 6mm (5.9/4.0mm)x 1m
Value Pack Available!
High quality epoxy resin pultruded Carbon Fibre
Carbon Fibre Tube in a range from 4 to 12mm outsite diameter, larger sizes available on request. Standard lengths 1m and 1.5m Our Carbon Fibre Tube comes in either a pultruded construction, pultruded is a stiff carbon that maintains a degree of flex.
The primary advantage of using carbon tubes for a project, vs. fiberglass or metal, is its high stiffness to weight ratio. Carbon fibre is stiff and very lightweight, making it ideal for rigid frame construction. There is a degree of flexibility to the carbon depending on diameter (small diameter has a lot more flex than large diameter tube)
Pultruded carbon tube, also known as graphite rods or unidirectional carbon fiber tube, are used in many industrial applications and aerospace designs, as well as in hobbies such as RC airplanes and RC sailboats, dual line kites and single line kites, and just about anywhere else you want a stiff, strong rod.
Cutting Carbon - We recommend the easiest and most cost effective way to cut carbon is with a fine tooth junior hacksaw... wrap the carbon with tape, and score the whole circumference with the blade before cutting all the way through. Also wearing eye protection and a dust mask for safety is a good idea!
Price Break Down
1 = £5.60
3 = £15.99
10 = £48.99
6mm x 1m
Please Note: We can not send carbon greater than 1.5m in length by the normal postal service. If you require lengths of greater than 1.5m, please phone the shop for alternative options and pricing.
Rigid connector for joining three spars together at an angle to form an angled cross (keel).
Normally used on Eddy/Diamonds
Soft, pliable cap which fits over the end of a spar to prevent wear and damage to the kite fabric when inserted into a pocket or the nose of a kite.
Sourced from various suppliers depending upon price and availability, therefore colours may vary.
Sold In Pack Of 10
2nd Quality Ripstop Nylon, available in the following colours:
Please contact us for colours swatches.
Roll width 153cm..
Soft, pliable cap which fits over the end of a spar to prevent wear and damage to the kite fabric when inserted into a pocket or the nose of a kite.
Sourced from various suppliers depending upon price and availability, therefore colours may vary.
Sold In Pack Of 10
Carbon Tube - Exel Cruise 6mm (5.9/4.0mm)x 1.5m
Value Pack Available!
High quality epoxy resin pultruded Carbon Fibre
Carbon Fibre Tube in a range from 4 to 12mm outsite diameter, larger sizes available on request. Standard lengths 1m and 1.5m Our Carbon Fibre Tube comes in either a pultruded construction, pultruded is a stiff carbon that maintains a degree of flex.
The primary advantage of using carbon tubes for a project, vs. fiberglass or metal, is its high stiffness to weight ratio. Carbon fibre is stiff and very lightweight, making it ideal for rigid frame construction. There is a degree of flexibility to the carbon depending on diameter (small diameter has a lot more flex than large diameter tube)
Pultruded carbon tube, also known as graphite rods or unidirectional carbon fiber tube, are used in many industrial applications and aerospace designs, as well as in hobbies such as RC airplanes and RC sailboats, dual line kites and single line kites, and just about anywhere else you want a stiff, strong rod.
Cutting Carbon - We recommend the easiest and most cost effective way to cut carbon is with a fine tooth junior hacksaw... wrap the carbon with tape, and score the whole circumference with the blade before cutting all the way through. Also wearing eye protection and a dust mask for safety is a good idea!
Price Break Down
1 = £8.40
3 = £23.99
10 = £74.99
6mm x 1.5m
Please Note: We can not send carbon greater than 1.5m in length by the normal postal service. If you require lengths of greater than 1.5m, please phone the shop for alternative options and pricing.
Mirai Ripstop 48g/sq.m - White
1st Quality Ripstop Nylon
Please contact us for colours swatches.
Roll width 153cm..
Mirai Ripstop Nylon 48g/m² - 1st quality, crisp, light weight cloth at aproximately 153cm wide, suitable for general purpose and high spec applications. Mirai is the choice of the famous Peter Lynn Kites and has had many years of astounding success All cloth is measured per meter pulled off the roll, so 1m of purchased fabric will buy a peice of cloth measuring 100cm x 153cm
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