[TowerTalk] fiberglass guys...

[Keith Dutson]

>My point - again - is that MECHANICALLY - steel is superior to Philly.
>The FACT is that Philly DOES stretch much more than steel.

How do you know that?

When I cut 6700lb Phillystran, it takes a bolt cutter, same as 1/4 EHS rated
at 6000lb.  In fact, it usually takes more force to cut the Philly.  What is
the actual difference in stretch between the two for 100 feet?  I do not
know, but would guess less than an inch.

73, Keith NM5G