[RocketsNW] lighter-weight harness

[Greg Clark]

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On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Denny Smith <ds at pacificrocketry.com> wrote:
> Scott
>
> For smaller stuff like yours, I've been using flat nylon strap
> (non-tubular).  I think the 1/2" has a working strength of 1,000lbs.
> www.strapworks.com is one source I've used.
>
> It's about half the thickness/wt. of tubular, and packs really well.
>
> -Denny
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com]
> On Behalf Of Scott Berfield
> Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 2:47 PM
> To: 'rockets NW list'
> Subject: [RocketsNW] lighter-weight harness
>
> I have a bunch of high strength tubular nylon (basically climbing harness
> material) that is great, but it is probably considerably stronger than
> various other parts of my setup and it ends up weighing quite a lot and
> taking a lot of space.  Any suggestions for lighter-weight materials (and
> sources for same)? Seems like a harnesss rated to several hundred pounds is
> overkill for a 6 lb rocket with proper design around deployment.
>
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