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October 14th 04, 06:28 PM
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 08:30:51 -0800, "Ron Webb"
wrote: The problem with wood is that (at least in my experience) is not very efficient. Everyone I know (including myself) who has switched from wood to carbon has seen a large increase in performance. Like I said - no good option. How about a wood prop core, overlaid with carbon fiber? I think that's what MT does for their props. Best of both worlds? Corky Scott 
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October 14th 04, 07:44 PM
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:28:45 -0400, Corky Scott
wrote: On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 08:30:51 -0800, "Ron Webb" wrote: The problem with wood is that (at least in my experience) is not very efficient. Everyone I know (including myself) who has switched from wood to carbon has seen a large increase in performance. Like I said - no good option. How about a wood prop core, overlaid with carbon fiber? I think that's what MT does for their props. Best of both worlds? Corky Scott And in a fixed pitch prop I think prince props are wood and carbon as well. They also claim to flex a bit to give a quasi constant speed effect
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