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Having measured all of the elastics and recorded the sizes, what does it all mean? Are we getting value for money in our chosen elastics? Have a look at the comparison tables below. Before you make any final conclusions have a look at the final picture to see the 'memory' factor for all elastics. How did the elastic react after being stretched for all that time?
Size 10
Elastic Make |
Colour |
Stated Length |
T.A Length |
Stated Diameter |
T.A Diameter |
Number of turns |
Finished stretch length. |
| Preston Fluoro 10 |
Orange |
5 Metres |
5.03 Metres |
1.45mm |
1.42mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
70cm |
| MAP 10 |
Light Blue |
5 Metres |
4.90 Metres |
1.50mm |
1.52mm |
6.5 x 25cm |
66cm |
| Preston Slip 10 |
Dark Blue |
Not Stated |
3.95 Metres |
1.40mm |
1.40mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
66cm |
| Fox Match10 |
Pink |
5 Metres |
5.30 Metres |
1.44mm |
1.45mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
72cm |
| Vespe 10 |
Green |
5 Metres |
5.04 Metres |
1.44mm |
1.42mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
64.5cm |
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Size 12
| Elastic Make |
Colour |
Stated Length |
T.A Length |
Stated Diameter |
T.A Diameter |
Number of Turns |
Finished stretch length. |
| Preston Fluoro 12 |
Yellow |
5 Metres |
5.04 Metres |
1.65mm |
1.55mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
71.20cm |
| MAP 12 |
Yellow |
5 Metres |
5.08 Metres |
1.70mm |
1.60mm |
6.5 x 25cm |
66cm |
| Preston Slip 12 |
Green |
Not Stated |
3.92 Metres |
1.60mm |
1.68mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
67cm |
| Fox Match 12 |
Pink |
5 Metres |
5.20 Metres |
1.60mm |
1.57mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
73.50cm |
| Vespe 12 |
Pink |
5 Metres |
5.24 Metres |
1.60mm |
1.55mm |
7.5 x 25cm |
67.50cm |
From Left to Right: Preston Fluoro10 and 12. Map 10 and 12
Preston slip 10 and 12, Fox Match 10 and 12, and finally Vespe 10 and 12.
Okay, the tested elastic was not a full length of top 3, but we can still see the stretch factor over a shorter piece, and the memory effects. What elastic do you prefer, the soft stretchy type or the tighter makes? I will leave you to draw your own conclusions as to the ones you think best, but the forums page is open to all discussions.
Gary
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