mjmbuck Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 I have a Joel K Scholtz American eagle kite with carbon fiber spars. I have replaced the spars several times. But they always fail even in light wind. Is there any thing stronger than the .23” carbon fiber tubes? I hate to retire this beautiful kite but I’m done purchasing replacement spars that don’t last for even one decent flight. I carefully cut the carbon fiber tubes to length with a dremel tool so as to not spoil the integrity of the spar but no matter, the spar inevitably fails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmbuck Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Are fiberglass rods stronger than carbon fiber?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davide63 Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Like for like, fiberglass is not stronger than carbon fibre. A rod is tougher than a tube, but heavier. It looks to me the carbon tube is failing near the end. I would reinforce the end of the tube by bonding a snug fitting 1 inch length of wood dowel or bamboo skewer inside the tube. (Or even bond in another smaller short section of carbon tube). I hope that this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmbuck Posted August 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Thank you for the advice. You are right about the carbon fiber tube failing at the end. Are you saying to put a piece of wood or bamboo inside the tube? The inside diameter is very small… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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