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Old 05-21-2007, 09:00 PM
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I spoke with Mike at Graphtech today about CF gear for my 40% Carden Edge which is under construction. He said he has made gear for most of the 40% Cardens and will be likely making some later this week. I've had good luck with the Graphtech gear on my 35% planes so I went ahead and ordered a pair for my 40% Edge. I'll report back on how they turn out but I thought I'de mention it because I wasn't aware that Graphtech had gear for the 40% Cardens.
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I spoke with Mike at Graphtech today about CF gear for my 40% Carden Edge which is under construction. He said he has made gear for most of the 40% Cardens and will be likely making some later this week. I've had good luck with the Graphtech gear on my 35% planes so I went ahead and ordered a pair for my 40% Edge. I'll report back on how they turn out but I thought I'de mention it because I wasn't aware that Graphtech had gear for the 40% Cardens.
I have been flying my Carden 40% 260 for a couple of months now, and the Graph Tech carbon gear is working out really good for me.

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Old 05-22-2007, 07:41 AM
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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

How does the Graphtech gear weigh out compared to the stock Carden (40%) gear?
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About half the weight of stock. I lightened my in addition by placing lightening holes across the horizontal beam.

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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

FYI, carden will be offering a carbon gear for the edge very soon

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Is there any prices on the carden carbon gear yet, and will it be any better than the Graphtech?
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The price will be around $ 125.00. I can't tell you if it will be any better than the graphtech but what I can tell you is that it is made in a way that will make it harder to delaminate and it is baked in an oven for about ten hours making it harder to brake. This new gear is made by super gear and I currently have one in my 300.

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Thanks Albert.
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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

Graphtech lists the gears on their page for $119. I e-mailed them to see what the weight was. My 40% Edge needs a diet.. Any update on the Carden CF gear? Does anybody happen to know what the stock 40% Edge gear weighs?

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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

FWIW, Mike at Graphtech replied to my e-mail and stated their gear weighs approx. 14oz
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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

I would to find a carbon fiber gear for a 35% carden cap. please help. fxd
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Any update on the gear for the 40% 300/330???
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Default RE: Graphtech CF gear for 40% Cardens

I got seventy flights on mine and so far so good. Give Dennis a call, I think he has some in stock.

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Thank's Albert,
I will give Dennis a Call, glad to hear your's are holding up. Do you fly off grass or pavemant?

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Thank's Albert,
I will give Dennis a Call, glad to hear your's are holding up. Do you fly off grass or pavemant?

Dom
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Thank's for the info, I talked to Dennis this morning and ordered them.


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