Kitespar

Kitespar, or pultruded fiberglass tubing, is a material originally designed for use in kite framing (hence the name), which is also widely used in Belegarth Category:Weapons Construction for creating ultralight weapons. The .505" diameter size is popular for use in blue weapons.

Properties of pultruded structural shapes: Lightweight - less density - 20% of steel; 70% of aluminum High Strength - stronger than structural steel pound for pound Superior dimensional stability - wide temperature range uses and thermal expansion values better than 50% of mild steel 35% of stainless steel and 25% of aluminum Thermal insulation - high strength and insulating values Corrosion resistance - harsh elements and environments Consistent cross section (as found on Tencom's website.[1])

Sources of Kitespar

• Gone With The Wind Kites
• Kite Building Graphite & Fiberglass Tube
• Edhellen Armoury (also available in .605")