OK, Crew:
The beginning of the end. Please, by all means, discuss these choices amongst yourselves and plea your case for your favorite. You may vote for more than one choice, but no more than "3". Let's hear from ya'!
Best, Capt. Chris
Re-cap (it's not always a tire):

A) Red Mallee Burl
B) Natural paper phenolic
C) Blue/green stabilzed flame maple
D) Stabilized amboyna burl
E) Red cherry phenolic
F) Buckeye burl
G) Bone linen