From: Ross Pratt <ross.pratt@seagatesoftware.com>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: RE: baidarka Other skin-on-frame devices?
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 11:33:17 -0800
Skin on frame?
Me!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Jacobs [SMTP:jaco0253@gold.tc.umn.edu]
> Sent: February 11, 1999 09:24
> To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: Re: baidarka Other skin-on-frame devices?
>
> In message <36C2F28C.6CF5@totalsports.net> writes:
> > Since it's so quiet, let me ask my off-topic question...
> >
> > The thing that fascinates me about baidarkas is the idea of sticks and
> > fabric being put together into something large and solid. It seems to me
> > that kites and wooden airplanes share this characteristic. Perhaps also
> > tents and convertible tops.
> >
> > Can anyone think of other similar devices that are, or were at one time
> > made like this?
>
>
> Let's get a list going from those already suggested:
>
> kayaks
> airplanes
> kites
> tents
> yurts
> teepees
> umbrellas
> dirigibles
> trampolines
> sails (some styles)
> the Minneapolis Metrodome roof
> snowshoes
> trade show booths
> (a lot of theater props are also made like this)
>
>
> Philip Jacobs
> jaco0253@gold.tc.umn.edu
> (651) 699-7938