Bob, >Any comments? Has anyone ever heard of a kayak breaking up in seas? I have not, but it would surprise me if it hasn't. Doesn't happen in whitewater, even to glass boats, it's the rocks that do the damage. I've paddled fairly light composite open canoes (with airbags) down the Grand Canyon twice now without any problems. I'd expect more damage when a sea kayak hits the beach (as per these "abuse" and "slamming" threads), but a really light racing boat like you are using isn't built for much except flatwater racing (impact? what's impact?) and impact is a no, no. Big waves with water already in the boat could do it. Probably wouldn't hurt a boat designed for whitewater much unless it was continually pounded for weeks and weeks. Hank Hays Lightning Paddles *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 15 1999 - 21:08:10 PST
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