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Re:Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider si... by leesalminen on Wednesday November 11, 2015 @09:09AM (#10546701)
Making real progress towards efficient boat sails?

I don't live near any body of water that's large enough to sail in, but I do live near several mountains with peaks >14k feet. New winter jackets seem more applicable to me.

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Re:Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider si... by Maarten88 on Wednesday November 11, 2015 @10:22AM (#10547059)
Then maybe they could make a bullet-proof vest for you? A crash-absorbing racecar? A paraglider? Those would all really benefit from stronger material, contrary to a gimmicky parka coat.
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