Using ICAREX for sails
 

What do you thing of this ?

Is it strong ? Is it good ?

I found out ICAREX while surfing the Net...

Regards,

ICE

RE: Using ICAREX for sails
 

I've heard of people using it before. I think it's supposed to be good stuff but I'm no sail whiz.[:o]

RE: Using ICAREX for sails
 

Hi Pecos,

As I'm into Power Kites also, I read that they use this fabric and Mylar to.

Using some logic, the fabric for competition kites is "almost" the same as we use in our sails

Still, I could be wrong

Regards

ICE

RE: Using ICAREX for sails
 

Hi Luis,

Icarex works fine, just follow the instructions in the sailmaking notes regarding how to line up the material towards the lee side.

I have a bunch of old spinakers lying around (in bags), the crispy stuff is the lightest (and the noisiest) and that's what I use for my sailmaking experiments (hence the wrinkles in my sails).

When you get some, also get some 6-8 mm double-sided tape to stick the panels together.

Regards, Jan.

RE: Using ICAREX for sails
 

Bump,

I want to try Icarex, any new tips?

RE: Using ICAREX for sails
 

Don't use the Icarex with silicon coating, the tape won't hold (duh) and you need to sew the sailpanels with the risk of puckers...

Regards, Jan.