RE: [Paddlewise] Proud to Paddle Plastic

You are not alone!

Debbie Reeves
Owner of fiberglass, wood, and yes, plastic kayaks

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> From: 	Strosaker_at_aol.com[SMTP:Strosaker_at_aol.com]
> 
> Today, and occasionally in the past, I have read posts on Paddlewise from 
> kayakers who mention they paddle a plastic kayak and in one way or another
> 
> seem embarrassed about it.  Well, I am proud to paddle plastic!  I own 
> fiberglass, plywood stitch and glue, skin (nylon over wood frame), and 
> plastic sea kayaks, and plastic is by far my favorite.  What other
> material 
> can get thrashed in the surf, slammed into rocks, and dropped and dragged 
> with confidence?  Sure, fiberglass kayaks are stiffer, have finer lines
> and 
> are prettier, but I don't like treating my kayak like a baby, especially
> when 
> it is fully loaded on a trip.  I'll gladly handle the minor oil canning
> and a 
> little extra weight for a kayak that can take a beating.  So all you
> plastic 
> kayak owners out there, be proud, don't take crap from anyone, and enjoy 
> beating the hell out of your kayak while your friends in fiberglass cringe
> 
> every time they get a scratch in their gelcoat.
> 
> 
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