Subject: Re: [baidarka] saran wrap time
From: William Nettles (netttles@adelphia.net)
Date: Wed Apr 13 2005 - 09:50:04 EDT
Paul, your kayak looks great, but did they stop printing on the side of
the cheap vinyl pool toys, "not to be used as a life preserver'?
Beach balls are notorious for splitting at the seams-at least they
always did when we try to use them as cannonball dive shock absorbers.
On Apr 12, 2005, at 7:04 PM, Paul Montgomery wrote:
> I just tested my second kayak via the tried and true "Saran Wrap
> Test". Results: Although it needs some frame modifications, it
> paddled great. Good turns and stability.
>
> http://paddleandoar.com/notebook/folder/saranwrap.php
>
> I've been trying to come up with decent (cheap!) flotation and put it
> in my first boat. Does it really work? Well, I have quite a bit of
> confidence that it does, but I guess I'll have to capsize to know for
> sure.
>
> http://paddleandoar.com/notebook/accessories/
>
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