扯完了SD,扯完了Geodesic帐,下面就该扯扯SD的Geodesic帐了,也就是本篇的主角SD Terra帐。伴随着TNF OI的成功,各家都开始制造Geodestic帐,Terra系列 就是SD版本的OI帐,三季和四季版分别被命名为Terra III和Terra IV,一样的尺寸和设计,唯一的本质区别是门上是否有遮挡住纱网的尼龙布网。下图是当年的宣传明信片和产品目录
关于Terra的介绍原文如下:
Terra dome tents
Theconcept:employing the geodesic principle of support, which yields tremendous strength,and inside volume, our Terra tents are a brilliant combination of innovationand simplicity. The poles: fantastically strong solid corefiberglass pole sections. The suspension: our incomparable total ofsix interconnected arced poles distribute stress on poles throughout the lengthof the arc, rather than concentrating it on one or two locations to provideperfectly balanced strength. The materials: upper walls aremade of light, strong, elastic 1.9 oz. ripstop nylon. Lower sidewalls and floorof heavily waterproof-coated 2.9oz. nylon. The stitching: allpanels are joined with interlocking double needle seams which put four layersof fabric and two rows of stitching on all seams – all fully covered by SierraDesigns Lifetime Seam Protection. The flysheet: heavilywaterproof-coated nylon fits snugly over arcs, allowing the outward bend ofeach arc to tension it evenly. Patented plastic suspension clips:rather than puncturing the fabric for installation (results in concentratedstress), our plastic suspension clips don’t weaken the fabric by puncture, dodistribute stress over a wider area than grommets, are virtually indestructstyle and incredibly strong. A major Sierra Designs innovation Patent #4175305
TerraIII or Terra IV – which is best for you?
BothTerra Dome use identical materials and are of equal size and strength. Thedifferences between the two tents are the zip up fabric window/ vent backings,the Terra IV is equipped with whichmake it suitable for winter camping. Both use fire-safe nylon, coil zipper. Allwindows and vents have no-see-um proof netting. Both tent come equipped with 8pegs, 3 extra plastic suspension clips cord, 2 spare ferrules, extra polesection, pitching instruction. Terra III $220.00; Terra IV $260.00