Is Kevlar string something that can be found at local stores such as Wally-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes?
Ted Mahler
Kevlar String
Jul 17, 2006
5 Replies
I don't recall so.... I've found it at marinas in the sail repair racks and at hobby shops on the u-control supplies rack. Also scored several spools of the stuff from a fishing supply shop over in Europe...
Andy
Just be aware that the Kevlar cord you buy from a fishing supply place is almost certainly waxed or treated with a lubricant finish layer. This is great for running through spinning reels, but it means that glue doesn't stick to it and the knots can come untied. I know my Kevlar costs more, but I specify Kevlar cords that are optimized for use in rocket building.
Doug Pratt
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Andy Eng wrote:
is kevlar an export controlled item, like are you allowed to ship them to another country?
Try a kite shop. That's where I bought it.
Roland.
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