In a message dated 1/15/01 2:58:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,
Rick.Wells@compaq.com writes:
> He didn't state what kind of mast he is planning. If steel, that would add
> dramatically to the total weight spec of 135 lbs. I have the same 64' 45G
> foldover and love it. I do climb to the top however but I don't have the
> stomach to stand on the top plate! I use a 1/2" wall 2" AL 6061-T6 mast
and
> a 5 ele yagi + T2X and am within the 135 lbs specified load.
Good point. Now everyone is warned!
> Better safe
> than sorry, but I'd still like to know how much you could "push" the spec.
NONE without violating the LXC Prime Directive.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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