Allite Super magnesium- now risers, backpack frames, shelters what else?

[Nate_Beres]

Material science is super interesting to me. Last fall a super magnesium allow was declassified for the civilian market. The only category I've found it's being used on this far is bicycles. Seems like itd be perfect for outdoor gear.

3 versions specialized for welding, casting and milling.

It claims all of the following:
50 % lighter than titanium,
56% stronger than grade-1 titanium,
20X more shock-absorbing than aluminum 21 %stronger than 6061 aluminum,
30% lighter than aluminum,
75 % lighter than steel.
Comparable strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber and as of last September they were aiming for 1/2 the cost (doubtful after tariffs)

If the cost isn't absurd, I'm imagining below cf, titanium and above steel and aluminum, this could make for some great gear.

I was wondering if anyone has heard if this or of anyone planning on using it. Any manufacturers that see this thank me later with some free gear

So what pieces of your gear would you want to adopt this first?

Introducing Super Magnesium | Lighter, Stronger, Better | ALLITE INC

Allite Super Magnesium, previously only authorized for use in classified defense and aerospace applications, is ready to redefine what's possible.

alliteinc.com

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[ozyclint]

backpack frame fire starters? ha ha

 

[ODB]

That’s cool. I’d start at camera/lens bodies, binoculars, tripods...that kind of thing...

 

[Azone]

Tent frames, trekking poles maybe even rifle stocks.

 

[Fitzwho]

AZone, a full CNC’d rifle stock made from this Magnesium would be legit. I think that much milling wouldn’t make them terribly cheap, but I’d be in on one if it was around the same price as CF. With some interesting design possibilities you could probably get a stock to come in around 16oz with making portions (i.e. buttstock) hollow/skeletonized.

I could see backpack stays, tent stakes, etc. but a tripod head would be nice too. Think an Outdoorsman’s micro pan head or pistol grip and cut the weight by 50-75%. Even a full size fluid head my weight around 16oz, or a 4-6 oz micro...

 

[sneaky]

Material science is super interesting to me. Last fall a super magnesium allow was declassified for the civilian market. The only category I've found it's being used on this far is bicycles. Seems like itd be perfect for outdoor gear.

3 versions specialized for welding, casting and milling.

It claims all of the following:
50 % lighter than titanium,
56% stronger than grade-1 titanium,
20X more shock-absorbing than aluminum 21 %stronger than 6061 aluminum,
30% lighter than aluminum,
75 % lighter than steel.
Comparable strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber and as of last September they were aiming for 1/2 the cost (doubtful after tariffs)

If the cost isn't absurd, I'm imagining below cf, titanium and above steel and aluminum, this could make for some great gear.

I was wondering if anyone has heard if this or of anyone planning on using it. Any manufacturers that see this thank me later with some free gear

So what pieces of your gear would you want to adopt this first?

Introducing Super Magnesium | Lighter, Stronger, Better | ALLITE INC

Allite Super Magnesium, previously only authorized for use in classified defense and aerospace applications, is ready to redefine what's possible.

alliteinc.com

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Don't tell EXO, they're still stoked about their new aluminum for their frames lol.

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