22oz triax, not all the same, not even close

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I dont know how FBS's glass, which they stated is V2, would compare, I wont use it, the strands are so thick, and so loosely packed, and the stitching is so big and pronounced, that its all going to translate thru my board and look like hell when finished. The stuff I got from other V2 suppliers was even worse.

I'd build a board with the samples i got just to be curious, but I just dont want to waste all the other stuff I have to do so. It probably builds stuff with good properties, just wont be as asthetically pleasing as what I have.
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I dont' have any problems visually with the FSB stuff. You have to look extremely hard to see any of the threading/stitching or strands.

Sent you a PM though.
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"Unfortunately, OCV Technical Fabrics no longer makes the CDB200. This was a product from the New Braunfels facility which closed in 2008."

Just received that from Rob, the Key Accounts manager at Owens Corning.
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SXTW2200 Tri axial stitched

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Doug. Have you thought about going to a lighter triaxial and using a really tight, very light biaxial as a "veil" to stop the impression instead of trying to find something that no longer exists? I'm just sayin'...
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Brazen wrote:Doug. Have you thought about going to a lighter triaxial and using a really tight, very light biaxial as a "veil" to stop the impression instead of trying to find something that no longer exists? I'm just sayin'...
uh oh, giving ideas to your competitors?
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hahahahhaha shut up :D
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hahhaa, thanks everyone for the help and ideas. We'll get somethin good no doubt.
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Brazen yea good tip, i've thought about it... but our current formula is working so good, I'm scared to deviate from it. I'm thinking probably vectorply 22oz is going to be the closest thing if not identical, it's just $$$$, but you get what you pay for ;)
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Post by falls »

steer this one in a new direction....

22oz triax - 746gsm (1oz/sq yard = 33.9gsm)

The stuff I use is 283gsm in the 0 degree, 230gsm in each of +-45 degrees, and minimal 6.8gsm in the 90 degree for stitching it all together.
So that makes it 38% 0 degree, and 31% in each +/-45 degree.

Is this standard? Anyone's different to this greatly?
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FYI:
I just looked up Vectorply E-TLX 2200, which I imagine a lot of builders/pros use.

Roll Specifications
Width: 50in / 1270mm Roll weight: 220lb/100 kg roll length: 106 yd / 97 m
Fiber Architecture Data:
0 ° = 12.80 oz/sq.yd / 434 g/sq.m
45° = 5.38oz/sq.yd/182g/sq.m
-45° = 5.38 oz/sq.yd / 182 g/sq.m

So that's 54.4% 0 degree and 22.8% in each of +/- 45 degrees, which is a fair difference to what I am using. My skis must have extra torsional stiffness, but need more core thickness to make up for the reduction in longitudinal fibres.

Do you think there is a sweet spot in these %, or is it all good?

PS. Nice discussion on their web page about why stitched glass (non crimp) is better than woven glass. It's interesting in some of the kingswood skis pics/videos they use some woven glass.
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I got a sample of E-TLX 2200, was actually a huge sample... I love how if i wanted to be cheap, i could keep this venture afloat just by using up the sample materials I have. LOL.

Anyway, the E-TLX, once cured in a board, is very similar to the properties I've been shooting for. However in its stored or un-used rolled up state or whatever, it's super flimsy, it pulls apart and frays super easy. Its harder to cut and work with.

In other news, I've finally found the glass I've been searching for, it was a V2 off the shelf product that they no longer make due to changes in their machinery. They claim to be able to match it with new products. When I find out I'll post more because I may need help with a group buy or something, they usually only sell to distributors. We might have to become one ;), it'd be worth it just to get you all this wonderful triax :)
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Hey MontuckyMadman,

I believe I sold you a roll of triax last year, this is the only brand I ever used and still use it (bought 20+ rolls from a local builder) so I don't know if it's actually a good product or not. How would you rate it compared to the other triax you got an hand on ?
I personnaly don't have any problem using it but as I told, I've never tried anything else..

Thanks !
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