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I figure as much as that tipi will cost, it should come with a 15 year mortgage. Maybe even running water and satellite TV.

I wonder if you could get a special run of Camo Dyneema.
And then put in lots of pockets.

i might even be able to figure in some "exotic hardwood" to justify the price.

One problem with dyneema is uv degredation. I know climbers have to toss their dyneema soft gear after a few seasons, because it has lost over 1/2 it's strength.

I guess that blows the 15 year mortgage.

My dyneema slings have a 4 yr. limit regardless of how many climbs are on them, and they get chucked at the first sign of wear. As a ripstop grid I don't think it'd matter much though; I would imagine it'd still be more resistant to abrasion than 210D nylon for quite a long time. Someone here probably has some numbers.

real bummer for the Mchale pack owners.

this project will be completed as soon as some other materials show up. i don't plan on leaving a 1500.00 tent standing in direct sunlight regardless of what it's made of. i'm sure it will handle mother nature just fine.

Dude....

You're the master of giving answers to questions that nobody ever asked.

Hey, not so fast. McHale here. Dyneema is UV resistent. I'm not sure why so many get that wrong. That is one of the things that make it superior....it does not break down. Do a search at the DSM site. There is a persentage breakdown but it is a much slower process than with nylon.

Looking back in this thread I see people are referring to dyneema 'grid' as dyneema. That's pretty normal. The nylon that the dyneema grid is woven into will break down much sooner than the dyneema grid ripstop pattern. The dyneema will actually maintain it's structure after the nylon fabric has disintegrated. 'Full Dyneema' fabric is very UV resistent and will outlast anything. Dyneema is so tough it can replace steel tugboat cables.

Thats what I thought. Otherwise it wouldnt be used as sails etc.

Don't let reality interfere with bashing people.

Yeah.....

Buzzkill

Where does a guy get a hold of the ripstop silnylon that hilleberg uses. They have a comparison test rip sheet with hilleberg's two ripstop materials and a "convetional" rip stop. The conventional rips like paper and you can't rip the others at all.

From Hilleberg

It comes in 1,2,3 or 4 persons versions

I think Hillburg uses Silnylon. At least in the ones I've sen it was a green 30D silicone impregnated nylon. Same stuff a lot of lightweight manufacturers use.

I'm pretty sure Hilleberg has a good run on the Kerlon supply. My understanding is that Kerlon incorporates a 100% silicone treatment, where standard production silnylon is a conglomerate of compounds.

Looks nice!

thank you, it did turn out better than i was hoping. it will be next to impossible to part with i do know that.