>rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote: > >> I have seen more than one set of >> aluminum tent poles corroded beyond use because kayakers thought that >> they would be immune to water exposure and just dropped them somewhere >> in their cargo compartments. So I protect them in a dry bag as well. > An additional problem with salt water corrosion of aluminum poles is that it is insidious - it may not be visible from the outside. Although you should certainly protect poles from soaking in the brine while underway, even the salt air can be somewhat corrosive to them. One recommendation is to periodically wipe them down with 303 Protectant. Cheers, Philip T. N49°16' W123°08' "The opinions expressed in this posting are not necessarily those of my employer, or indeed, of any sentient being." *************************************************************************** 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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