Finding Sil Nylon 1.9 ??

[Just Jeff]

You haven't gotten that third arm taken care of yet?

I've found one fabric lady who asked if I was making ponchos out of it...I was shocked she even knew it was waterproof! But I'm near Ft Bragg, and she said a lot of the soldiers come in looking for stuff like that.

I've only seen ripstop at Walmart in the dollar bins. From the ones I've been to, untreated 1.9 ripstop is pretty common, 1.1 oz DWR is even more common, and silnylon is pretty rare. But it's out there. Keep looking...you'll know when you've found it b/c your pulse will race, your breathing will quicken...

[Iafte]

maybe you need to find out who those kite makers are & get in on the action

There are a bunch of day camps in the area and they grab it to have for craft days.

[skar578]

ha, the walmart close to my house now carries a $1/yd section! they might have before, but I didnt see it. I asked for the section and they pointed my to a small aectiion with $0.89 tools. ha

anyway, I found 2 bolts of 100% polyester uncoated (looking for hammock material). i could barely see my hand through it, so I decided it was good enough. sadly there wasnt enough.

now, I think the best thing to do is get it off speer's site. I like the brown, color is growing on me. and coming to think of it, $21 is not that bad, as it is holding my weight.is the walmart stuff really trustable?

[red devil]

DIY Tactical has 1.9 coated ripstop in some different colors if you don't mind buying online.

[slowhike]

now, I think the best thing to do is get it off speer's site. I like the brown, color is growing on me. and coming to think of it, $21 is not that bad, as it is holding my weight.is the walmart stuff really trustable?

the w-mart stuff can be just great... it's just a matter of choosing the right stuff<G>.

also, you'll want to look it over closely to be sure there are no blemishes that would make it unsuitable for a hammock.
that has rarely been the case but i do have one bolt from w-mart that has blemishes every so often that would keep me from using it for a hammock. they are just far enough apart that i may not be able to get the length i would need for a hammock w/o the blemishes.

since they don't have much to choose from anyway, buying from speer would be a safe & pretty inexpensive way to go.

[tight-wad]

Ask the little old ladies for "flag" material. Sometimes that turns on a lightbulb.

But, looking through the $1 and $2 bin is really what it takes. After a few trips, and a few success stories you should be able to spot ripstop quickly. After that it's hit or miss as to whether or not it is 1.1, 1.9, or sil. And forget about looking for a specific color.

Caveat emperor!!! Just made a hammock sock from some $1, 1.1 oz ripstop. As I was testing, measuring, testing, sewing, testing, measuring, ... I noticed some blemishes in the material. Some sites advertise 1sts, and 2nds. Well this stuff is probably 3rds or 4ths. But it was ok for my purposes.

[john30563]

DIY Tactical has 1.9 coated ripstop in some different colors if you don't mind buying online.

Defects in the fabric is one reason Im scared to buy online.

[skar578]

well my reason for splurging on speer products is that since I will be putting so much time and effort, I dont want it ruined easily. great way to convince someone

[Iafte]

Ask the little old ladies for "flag" material. Sometimes that turns on a lightbulb.

You can use kites also. Most the ladies ask me if I'm making kites when I get the ripstop.

[wilsonbmw]

I agree. When I make something that I feel is a "keeper" I use good stuff from Speer or ThruHiker or something like that. Especially for sil. I don't want to waste time or gas going to Walmart twice a week in hopes that I make that magical score like Hooch.
That being said, I do stop by the $1 bin when I am in the store or even the shopping center area. I do have bags and bags of $1 ripstop for my prototypes, practice, and testing projects. And, when I do find a roll of something I like and the lady asks "how much", I usually say "all of it".
Of course, if I ever do find sil there, I will most likely gloat endlessly on the forum!!




Now if you will excuse me, I have to go to Walmart. That night light in the hall needs a bulb I think.