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Unread postby theflyingkorean » Thu May 29, 2003 11:24 am

I know this has probably been answered 1000000 times, but I'm going to ask it again. What is the difference between Pacer Carbons and Pacer Carbon FXes? Just wonderting.

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Unread postby Decamouse » Thu May 29, 2003 12:27 pm

Pacer Carbon - pre FX design - different sale piece and location - slightly heavier than the FX design - where and how much carbon also changed - FX is basically the next generation -
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Unread postby Ajint_Smith » Thu May 29, 2003 11:37 pm

Generally, you must drive longer on a carbon and swing up faster because the energy in the pole is quite powerful. Regular FX's are much easier to vault on than carbon fxs.
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Unread postby Decamouse » Fri May 30, 2003 7:38 am

Much like the Matrix - preception and reality - which is which - the pole has no energy by itself - it is what force you apply to it and how it returns this energy - carbon fibers are stronger and stiffer allowing for a lighter pole. Assuming it is built properly - but - if you don't vault with decent tech. - it really doesn't matter
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