Richard Walker wrote: >I was in Toys-R-US a few >weeks ago, and noticed this big pool noodle. My first reaction >was, what a great, cheap way to add solid floatation to a kayak >with no forward bulkhead, ....snip I just bought a couple of these from kmart, they were the tubular ones with a hollow center. At 2 for 3.00 I couldnt pass them up. So far I have made 2 sets of saddles for saw horses and two sets of saddles for roof racks. These things are *great*. My next "toy" purchase will be a boogie board or two for bulkheads! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Jim Champoux wrote: > > Richard Walker wrote: > > >I was in Toys-R-US a few > >weeks ago, and noticed this big pool noodle. My first reaction > >was, what a great, cheap way to add solid floatation to a kayak > >with no forward bulkhead, ....snip > I bought a solid core noodle and cut it into 3 equal size sections and use it to "roll" launch and beach my boat out when its full of camping gear. It really saves on wear and tear on rocky or sandy beaches. -- Hal Wilton, NH Power your boat with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I've also seen pool noodles used to roll loaded boats out of the water, up on to beaches. One guy can do it by himself. Ken Mannshardt SF Bay *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> From: "R. Walker" <rww_at_mailbox.neosoft.com> > > I also haven't decided whether bungie cord, or webbing straps > makes more sense for the $6 sponson... Any thoughts?? .59 cent stick-on velcro :-) Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I've been using noodles as part of my homemade kayak wheels for about a year now. I cut the noodles -lengthwise and fix them to a flat using nylon ties. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Jackie Fenton Sent: Sunday, August 02, 1998 3:09 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] pool noodles > From: "R. Walker" <rww_at_mailbox.neosoft.com> > > I also haven't decided whether bungie cord, or webbing straps > makes more sense for the $6 sponson... Any thoughts?? .59 cent stick-on velcro :-) Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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