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Currently I am in love with my Superfly because of it's size and the doors.
However, a Cuben Fiber Tarp makes me drool uncontrollably.
The only way I would consider changing would be for a Cuben that has nearly the same dims as my Superfly.
That and the resale value of my Superfly, which will help offset the price. The increased cost for the additional width would not be quite as much of a deterrent in an upgrade situation.
Our "cottage industry vendors" are understandibly reluctant to make this jump without some indication of the size of the market.
I wonder how many others are "on the fence" about a Cuben upgrade for the same reasons? Maybe I am the only one but I don't think so.
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
Charles Darwin
Mine already feels HUGE to me)))))))
Shug
IMG_0010 by Sean Shug Emery, on Flickr
IMG_0012 by Sean Shug Emery, on Flickr
HG Cub Tarp 2 by Sean Shug Emery, on Flickr
Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven
Thanks to Raul's suggestion that cuben doesn't need cat cuts I just finished talking with Adam and we worked out that the final product will be 11' x 10' and no cat cuts. It will have 4 tie outs each side allowing the ends to come together as doors exactly like the Superfly. This design will give me the most protection in inclement weather being able to bring straight sides close to ground keeping out the winds.
I really appreciated Adam's input on this design and my needs. These "cottage industries" here at HF are a great resource and hopefully we can support them as much as possible.
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WHAT...More gear to buy from Adam....OOHH boy I cant wait. Guess I know what my b day present is going to be this year. A winter cuben. Cant wait to see some pictures of these tarps once their out.
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[QUOTE=Shug;517305]Mine already feels HUGE to me)))))))
Shug
Shug, being quite tall, I would prefer to keep the Tarp closer to the ground than your pics and keep hang distance at my seat height.
Wish I could try one out at it's present size!
Mark
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
Charles Darwin
for waht it's worth. i simply just loop my headlamp, my whistle, and a small cuben stuff sack over the ridgeline of my traveler. i find i don't miss the shelf at all...
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