How do you pronounce Cuben Fiber?

**Bannerstone** · 05-29-2013, 10:33

I started saying cooben (Latin pronounciation) around Ultralite Luke and the Ohio guys, Luke thought it was funny and started saying it at work around the HG gang and they all thought it was so funny it caught on there for a while too.

I guess when you're spending that kind of money on gear, it's good to make fun of yourself a little.

David

**stormcrow** · 05-29-2013, 10:35

I have worked with a bit with this material

and we pronounce it: (CUE ben). Like a Cue ball.

However, when discussing "Cue"ben fiber, as it relates to the material we use in the camping world, WV is right. It should be termed CTF3 as this informational page from Cubic Technology states..

CTF3 products

and yeah, "Muhn-eee" works too.....

~Stormcrow

EDIT: You know we love you Bannerstone. Thanks for the laughs. FireInMyBones says it funny too. We like him as well!

**Junebugdawn** · 05-29-2013, 10:53

Originally Posted by stormcrow

FireInMyBones says it funny too. We like him as well!

He's the one I heard say it Coo-ben. Of course, he's my only hanger friend who actually has a cuben tarp, so who am I to question his pronunciation!?!

**pizza** · 05-29-2013, 11:29

Originally Posted by Shug

I always giggle a bit when i hear it said coo-ben

Same here...just like I giggle when people pronounce Shug like "bug"...LOL!!!!!!

**SilvrSurfr** · 05-29-2013, 21:43

Well, Wikipedia says, "The name Cuben Fiber was coined by the press in reference to America³ (pronounced America Cubed), the winner of the 1992 America's Cup."

Nobody was calling that racing yacht "America Coobed." Well, except Ricky Ricardo.

**djminnesota** · 05-29-2013, 21:47

Originally Posted by TallPaul

"Muhn-eee"

It's times like these I wish there was a 'like' button on the posts

**FireInMyBones** · 05-31-2013, 08:06

Originally Posted by stormcrow

I have worked with a bit with this material

and we pronounce it: (CUE ben). Like a Cue ball.

However, when discussing "Cue"ben fiber, as it relates to the material we use in the camping world, WV is right. It should be termed CTF3 as this informational page from Cubic Technology states..

CTF3 products

and yeah, "Muhn-eee" works too.....

~Stormcrow

EDIT: You know we love you Bannerstone. Thanks for the laughs. FireInMyBones says it funny too. We like him as well!

It was my best guess. It might have had something to do with that video of some South American explorer on here doing a video review, "El Coo-ban-o el tarpo."

Originally Posted by Junebugdawn

He's the one I heard say it Coo-ben. Of course, he's my only hanger friend who actually has a cuben tarp, so who am I to question his pronunciation!?!

Well, becoming the DIYer that you are JuneBugDawn, I'm waiting on seeing your DIY Coo-ben tarp.

**Junebugdawn** · 05-31-2013, 09:04

Originally Posted by FireInMyBones

Well, becoming the DIYer that you are JuneBugDawn, I'm waiting on seeing your DIY Coo-ben tarp.

I am going to try making some tarps soon, but I WON'T be practicing on any COO-ben material! That would be an expensive mistake if I messed up! Hey, wouldn't it be a clash to have an UL tarp with my super-non-UL hammock!?!