Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Welcome to the Personal_Submersibles_Discussion

[Coalbunny <coalbunny@vcn.com>]

And as it gets smaller the more pressure is inside.  I don't think that
rubber is *as* strong as steel, but more *pliable*.  Without a doubt
steel should be used.  And we're not talking strength as much as we are
structural integrity.  Do you want to risk your life with an
experimental rubber design or with a proven steel design?
Carl


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