rocketgeek101
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I'm currently building an Ultimate Wildman and have used 3/8" tubular kevlar to construct a Y-harness that attaches to two eyebolts on the forward CR using hand stitched loops (sewn with 250 lb kevlar thread). This cord has a strength rating of 3600 lbs. I'm looking for some feedback on if this arrangement is sufficient. Assuming a pad weight of 45 lbs and a 50G max load on the cord during recovery, that should result in a force of 2250 lbs which is 63% of the rated strength.
I've recently spent some time looking at various build threads for large rockets and I've found in pretty much every single case that folks are opting for thicker/stronger shock cords (making me second guess my choice). The MMT has not yet been epoxied into the airframe so things can still be easily changed (though I'd need to order some new kevlar).
I've recently spent some time looking at various build threads for large rockets and I've found in pretty much every single case that folks are opting for thicker/stronger shock cords (making me second guess my choice). The MMT has not yet been epoxied into the airframe so things can still be easily changed (though I'd need to order some new kevlar).
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