Re: [Paddlewise] blown out footpeg

In a message dated 1/24/99 8:58:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bkossy_at_igc.apc.org writes:

<< Seems to me if the boat is only a year old, it's too soon to have a blown
 out footpeg. Seems to me it's a design defect. I'd call the manufacturer and
 strongly suggest to them that they fix it their expense. Or send you a new
 part and pay for the repair service, or something along those lines. But do
 let them know. I agree with Dennis. It sounds like and inferior part. >>

   I think more important then the age of the boat is how, and how often it's
used. I have a friend who was paddling just about every day for an aerobic
workout who managed to wear a hole through the one year old fiberglass hull of
his boat from his heel rubbing on it. Nevertheless, you could be right about
it being a defect. Either way, if you contact the manufacturer I wouldn't be
surprised if they weren't more then happy to replace the part. I tried to buy
a part I needed from Necky once, only to have them send it to me for free! 

Scott
So.Cal.
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