Re: [Paddlewise] Proud to Paddle Plastic

......oddly this thread got me strangely hungry..........be right
back........I'm going down to the 'fridge to get a yogurt.
Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) wrote:

> You are not alone!
>
> Debbie Reeves
> Owner of fiberglass, wood, and yes, plastic kayaks
>
> > ----------
> > 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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