Re: [Paddlewise] Safety - Loop vs Toggle Handles

From: <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 12:16:56 -0800
Alice J Bennett wrote:
> 
> Ralph
> What about the loops on the Feathercraft K-Light?  Any recommendations?
> Alice Bennett
>

They are not prone to pull out; I certainly have _not_ ever seen any
pulled out as I have on Kleppers.  The only thing with the handles on
the K-Light is avoid using them to carry the boat.  It is so easy not to
bother with them by just reaching under for the carry.

The reason I say avoid using the handles is that I think the stressing
of the stitches there lead to leakage into the boat.  Leakage in a
Feathercraft is a hit-and-miss thing.  Two boats of the same model might
behave differently.  My gut tells me that over-using the handles may be
a factor.

best,

ralph
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