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Weight of skin?
By:Jerry Hayes
Date: 1/25/2001, 8:12 pm

What are the approximate weights of the skin for an average skin on frame?

I'm looking for examples, like:

Painted canvas: xx pounds, 26oz synthetic: xx pounds, 9oz, etc.

Also, what's the running favorite skin material? (Lightweight conditions, btw)
Thanks!

Messages In This Thread

Weight of skin?
Jerry Hayes -- 1/25/2001, 8:12 pm
Re: Weight of skin?
Bill Price -- 1/26/2001, 12:33 pm
Re: Weight of skin?
Thumbs -- 1/25/2001, 10:31 pm