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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Any experience with this lightweight hatch?

Has anyone seen or used this hatch?
It only weighs 6 pounds, and looks like it would work great with the FAL hatch glass. Not a bad or costly way to save 50 lbs.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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Looks like that must be another Pettit website...
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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I noticed that some of the pictures and products look familiar. I e-mailed them about the hatch and they said it isn't really for street use, because it's so thin, isn't lockable and isn't strong enough to hold a wing.
The things I do, to save a few pounds.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Why don't you check out the Knightsports hatch on this website, it's light, and it's fully functional.

http://www.jt-imports.com/Knightsports_FD_List.htm
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by RX794
Why don't you check out the Knightsports hatch on this website, it's light, and it's fully functional.

http://www.jt-imports.com/Knightsports_FD_List.htm
I'm afraid to see to find out the price, where as the other one seems rather reasonable.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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yeah, whenever it says email for price i get scared.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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I have it. I wasn't willing to put it on. It is very thin.

Brand new, never used, bought about 6 weeks ago from Pettit.

If you want it, PM me. I'll sell it cheap. I have the fiberglass one though not the CF. I would say mine weighs about 6 lbs as well if that.

David
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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http://www.rxecret7.com/cwesrx7ligwe.html

I get the impression that this thing is a little more significant and more stock like, though heavier and more cash, it does include the window too...
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