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Old 11-Nov-2013, 20:12
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Originally Posted by Fruitbat
Sorry, should have phrased the question more carefully...
Interested in exactly how CF fails - can it deform at all or does it simply splinter / rupture? Carbon/Kevlar mix any different? Just curious

Oulton clip makes interesting viewing...

i'm pretty sure it just breaks, the same as fiberglass, formula 1 use a soft carbon fiber and Kevlar reinforced rubbery material which bends and flexes
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