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From: price@magic.ARPA
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Subject: Re: heresay about ultralights (I GOOFED.. ITS DACRON, NOT NYLON)
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Date: Fri, 19-Jul-85 21:17:01 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 19 21:17:01 1985
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Reply-To: price@magic.UUCP (Chuck Price)
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Summary: 

Before I get shot down in FLAMES, let me correct my (and everyone else's)
goof:

Hang gliders and ultralights use 3-4 oz Dacron, not rip-stop nylon.
The dacron cloth is heavier and stronger than the nylon.

BUT, it still is sensitive to UV.

OK, I'm embarrased, but I'll still

-See you at cloudbase!
chuck price