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By John Barresi · Posted
Aye, the word "Icarex" is but like "Kleenex" these days - like "hand me a Kleenex" but it could be anything... As @frob points out, there is only one true PC31 Icarex and its incomparable for sport kite sails. -
Icarex is a specific brand of PC31 fabric. There are various weights and compositions from multiple vendors, and I imagine they used more than one source over the years. PC31 is a type of coated polyester, I believe 31 refers to a weight of 31 grams per square meter. PC31 is common for sport kites as a good balance of strength and weight. PC25 and PC21 are lighter but less durable. PC36 is heavier and stronger. Others exist, but aren't as popular for sport kites. -
By DonFibonacci · Posted
I'll check when I get home, but I seem to remember the EXP belly being different from the 1.5B as well. A longer measurement, if I recall. -
By DonFibonacci · Posted
I always thought the B series were all Icarex. Have I been fooling myself? -
I store mine in bags, on end, in my craft room. Each bag is labeled for what it contains - delta kites, dual line stunt kites, single line kites, vintage kites, art kites, kites I’ve built, low/no wind kites.
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