BillyVance 35 #26 March 31, 2008 Quote Billy the flag is 7800 Sq FT, not Sq Yards. My math has it at $7800 in material and an unknown about in labor. Its roughly 65*120 Feet in size. Did I say math was my worst subject in high school? It took me 3 years just to understand Algebra! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 May 9, 2008 Quote Blue Skies John John~ I've seen pretty much all kinds of materials used, it really comes down to: how much do you want to spend- how much weight do you want to carry- how long do you want it to last... As far as a lighter nylon being 'too thin', I wouldn't worry...from the distance it's usually viewed at, a ground observer can't tell if it 'almost' see through.The difference in weight over taffeta is well worth your while if starting from scratch...in fact I made up a 20 X 40 last year out of super cheap rip-stop that was scrap roll ends from some clothing production line...Instead of sewing stars to both sides of the blue field I made a template and airbrushed 'em on. May not last as long but it doesn't get jumped everyday anyway, and I saved 3-4 pounds of weight., and some pack volume. BTW...remember to made the flag's leading edge a heavy tape material, makes the flag last longer and fly better...& don't 'hang' weights off the bottom, that's dangerous and outdated, use #12 bird-shot in tubular nylon spaced down along the leading edge...safer and requires a lot less actual weight to get the same effect as a barbell on a hook at the bottom. Forget cotton... weight and volume are off the chart considering what else is available. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
