here you go Studebaker..
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Larry Cobb
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Another improvement for the adjustable speed T-Rex, Mikey.
We also have the production pad driver available.
Larry
P.S. Mikey;
Did you notice the carbon fiber helmets in the SuperBowl ??
We also have the production pad driver available.
Larry
P.S. Mikey;
Did you notice the carbon fiber helmets in the SuperBowl ??
dgardner
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Goodness, I would hate to be the poor assembler at the factory - that's a lot of parts and pieces....
Desk Jockey
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If it works and holds up it will be the "the shit!" If it fails to holdup and falls apart..... it will just be shit!
By first appearance the complexity would have me concerned but as I said if it can stand the test of time, it will dominate.
Only time will tell.
By first appearance the complexity would have me concerned but as I said if it can stand the test of time, it will dominate.
Only time will tell.
Mikey P
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No I didn't Larry
I did notice that the Trex no longer comes with the carbon tube though.
I did notice that the Trex no longer comes with the carbon tube though.
Larry Cobb
Member
It still comes with the carbon fiber tube.
The video with the metal tube was a prototype.
Larry
Mikey P
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Will it be compatible with your blower heat drying system?
Larry Cobb
Member
Here is a photo of the carbon fiber helmet:
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Shows that they don't think it will fail.
Larry
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Shows that they don't think it will fail.
Larry
Mikey P
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Are you really going to compare a helmet that may see a head to head blow or two to a floor machine handle that is stressed 100% of the time while in use?
That fruit slice has effected your brain cells.
That fruit slice has effected your brain cells.
renegade_cowboy
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That isn't carbon fiber.. carbon fiber wouldn't last on a football helmet, the impact from the legion of boom would destroy the carbon fiber in one hit. They DO have carbon fiber leg pads though.
I was at the hawk rally with 700,000 strong..
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FredC
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^ what Brent said...........its a vinyl sticker...and not even a CF print
Mikey P
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Maybe Mytee put a steel sticker over the carbon..
ruff
Member
Time will tell, that's for sure.
Though, how is that any different in complexity, than the RX-20, that has been holding up quite well?
The carbon fiber tube, if indeed it fails, would be a relatively simple fix.
Desk Jockey
Member
Ofer look at what is used to allow it to float. Lots of small parts bolted together for each head. Each one "could" be a weak link. ??? Throw in dirt and debris that "could" get trapped in there, anything is possible.
I personally hope it works, having a machine that can float over glue down would be nice to have. So fingers crossed here!
I personally hope it works, having a machine that can float over glue down would be nice to have. So fingers crossed here!
ruff
Member
Richard, you're making a good point.
That's why it is so nice to have all those people that like to buy the latest and 'bestest'.
They do all our beta testing at full price and by the time we buy, all the kinks have been straightened out.
God (Goddess?) bless all beta testers
That's why it is so nice to have all those people that like to buy the latest and 'bestest'.
They do all our beta testing at full price and by the time we buy, all the kinks have been straightened out.
God (Goddess?) bless all beta testers
Desk Jockey
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I agree....except sometimes....its ME. 
Larry Cobb
Member
A quote from Bell, one of the largest safety helmet manufacturers:
[QUOTEJoe Rocket Speedmaster Carbon Helmet
Highlighted by carbon fiber inside and out, the Joe Rocket Speedmaster Carbon helmet does little to hide its raw performance nature. Laid out in a 4 x 4 weave, the aerodynamic carbon fiber shell is both exceptionally light and strong while giving an unmistakably sporty look. And when the heat rises, vents in the chin, forehead and back pull air into the QWICKDRY™ interior. Still priced under the competition, the Speedmaster Carbon gives the sportbike rider their own little bit of racing exotica.
4 x 4 is definitely a carbon fiber weave.
Not positive on the Seahawk helmet, but I did hear that it was carbon fiber composite.
Larry
[QUOTEJoe Rocket Speedmaster Carbon Helmet
Highlighted by carbon fiber inside and out, the Joe Rocket Speedmaster Carbon helmet does little to hide its raw performance nature. Laid out in a 4 x 4 weave, the aerodynamic carbon fiber shell is both exceptionally light and strong while giving an unmistakably sporty look. And when the heat rises, vents in the chin, forehead and back pull air into the QWICKDRY™ interior. Still priced under the competition, the Speedmaster Carbon gives the sportbike rider their own little bit of racing exotica.
- Ultra Lightweight Full Application 4 x 4 Carbon Fiber Weave Shell ][/QUOTE]
4 x 4 is definitely a carbon fiber weave.
Not positive on the Seahawk helmet, but I did hear that it was carbon fiber composite.
Larry
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Mikey P
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Joe Rocket is a motorcycle helmet. It only gets stressed once. Than its replaced.
Desk Jockey
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Even if the helmet is made of carbon fiber aren't we talking about different stresses. An impact vs constant twisting and turning over its life.
Worse we've seen how drilled holes weaken the integrity of the shaft.
Worse we've seen how drilled holes weaken the integrity of the shaft.
renegade_cowboy
Member
I can easily see the carbon fiber shaft getting weak at the point it connects to the trex.. looks cool though.
The real concern is the rash of chrome peeling off on the trex.. just read 3 different people have the issue.
The real concern is the rash of chrome peeling off on the trex.. just read 3 different people have the issue.
Jim Martin
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Just by looking at it ...I really don't think much needs to be said....time will tell how well it will hold up..........
but no matter how hard they try..........nothing will beat this one..............
but no matter how hard they try..........nothing will beat this one..............
hogjowl
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That Hoss head flexible, Jim?
Does it work well on CGD carpet?
Does it work well on CGD carpet?
Jim Martin
Supportive Member
the shoes..( vac ports ) have some flex......I do all the carpet in Katie's school and it works great...
sucked all that imbedded sand and dirt right out of it with ease........
there is not a carpet out there that I have not pounded this machine on with nothing but great results........
Shawn Forsythe
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Where did you hear that? I don't think they even try it experimentally. The SB SSH helmet is a Riddell Revolution SPEED. Oregon uses the same with a HydroFX applied carbon fiber "looking" graphic.
Shane Deubell
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Just by looking at it ...I really don't think much needs to be said....time will tell how well it will hold up..........
but no matter how hard they try..........nothing will beat this one..............
Looks far more durable then a rotovac, reminds me of an rx20. My problem is the rv is so light, little worried about carrying that thing up/down stairs all day for the operator.
End of the day probably will end up following your advice. I prefer heavy duty equipment anyway and you are right an awful lot...
The weight of the RV keeps sticking in my head though.
Lee Stockwell
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We will decide based on demos at Mikeyfest. Will anybody bring a Trex?
Mikey P
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Demien, Cup and Appleby all have one.
Jim Martin
Supportive Member
will any of them have the flexstar..........??
I am hearing threw the carpet cleaning grape vine that they are not in full production as of yet ...(?)..............
cu
Supportive Member
Your right Jim the flex star head is not in stores just yet. I had it for a few weeks , and used it on cgd and reg pile carpet.
The pad driver head is available now. I don't think you,ll see the flex star at MF . I don't see the point of talking about here if its gonna start a pissing contest. But if I get to MF I'd he happy to talk to you about it.
