SUBTLE DIFFERENCES
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Mon, 02 Oct 2006 by Denham
This image shows three differences: The segment join, the ID line and the aluminum carbon bond line. Hopefully you are getting your eye in by now and can easily pick up these features?. Let's now talk about the last major difference between the copies and a true Flash-Point.
With the copies, it seems woven segments are placed on the rim and then molded. Flash-Points are made from a single laminated woven carbon wrap (one join) and do not have segments, the entire wrap is tucked under the aluminum so there is no carbon ridge next to the Al breaking surface. This carbon ridge can be clearly seen in the image (click to enlarge).
Our Flash-Points have resin filling the gap between the tucked carbon and the AL, while the copies have carbon fibers butting against the breaking track. This subtle difference is best seen when you have the breaking surface at 90 degrees.
One final telling feature is the matt surface finish on the copies vs. an even shine on Flash-Points. If you are uncertain if you have the genuine article in your hands - please give customer service a call - they will be glad to help you decide. 1-800-472-3972 or 317-481-1120.
