Re: [Paddlewise] Cell foam

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 11:36:41 -0400
sylvio lamarche wrote:
> 
> Just finished carving out a seat , knee braces and foot rest from this cell
> foam you folks told me about...
> Is this foam water resistant or do I have to cover it ??? If I want to
> cover it, what should I use...

Did you use the gray stuff? If so, it's fine as is. If you used other
closed-cell foam it shouldn't take on water, but it may be rough on your
skin. Neoprene makes a nice cover. Please don't say you used an open
cell foam (like a sponge).
> 
> My nephew used ducttape for his

Ack! No! Duct tape is for emergency repairs, not basic outftting.

Steve

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