Canopy struts are usually filled to very high pressures ( strength ) and you
may have to get one topped up or filled specially by the manufacturers

Ian

"Tim Ward" wrote in message
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"Kilo Charlie" wrote in message
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Last time I needed to replace a canopy strut (years ago on another
glider)
someone suggested using an automotive strut made for the back doors of
cars.
They would obviously be easier to obtain but does anyone have any info
re
lengths or strengths of these gas struts? I need it for an LS-8.

Thanks,
Casey

McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com) has a selection of gas struts.

Tim Ward