Re: [Paddlewise] St. Elmo's Fire ---> Lightening

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_seasurf.com>
Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 03:03:27 -0700
Bob Denton wrote:
> 
> I wonder if Carbon Fiber is a positive or negative feature (no pun
> intended) in a lightning storm.

Probably not a significantly better conductor than a wet (with water)
glass/epoxy shaft, but I don't know the specific conductance of a carbon
fiber/epoxy laminate.  Maybe that "Lightning!" paddle guy will know --
he makes 'em, after all!

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
sea kayaker -- and chemist
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