Aluminum vs. Carbon Stab tube

[JAG]

Anyone have a 5/8" x 0.035" carbon tube they could weigh? I'd like to know the weight savings over aluminum. Trying to shed some tail weight.

 

[dhal22]

I have a 50cc Cub with a tube about that size. Let me take a look.

 

[JAG]

I have a 50cc Cub with a tube about that size. Let me take a look.

Thanks.

 

[Terryscustom]

Weight is not the purpose of using a carbon tube though

 

[JAG]

Weight is not the purpose of using a carbon tube though

Care to explain?

 

[Terryscustom]

Care to explain?

ALL wing tubes bend. Aluminum stays bent, carbon goes back straight. Weight savings, if any at all, is negligible. Especially with a 5/8" tube, any savings would be so small it would not be noticed.

 

[JAG]

ALL wing tubes bend. Aluminum stays bent, carbon goes back straight. Weight savings, if any at all, is negligible. Especially with a 5/8" tube, any savings would be so small it would not be noticed.

Ahh. That makes sense. Yeah looking to lose some tail weight and was curious if the weight difference would make it worth it or not. Thanks.

 

[Jetpainter]

It's worth it in the tail since the weight savings is multiplied by 4 give or take and stab tubes are cheap.

 

[JAG]

Yeah that's why I was hoping someone had one they could weigh. I emailed a supplier as well, but no response yet.

 

[Jetpainter]

Yeah that's why I was hoping someone had one they could weigh. I emailed a supplier as well, but no response yet.

Some where I have a piece of 16mm I could weigh for you if I can find it. That's in the ball park for your size.