Re: [Paddlewise] shock cords

TGP33_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> I own a Feathercraft K1C and am curious as to how well the shock cords hold
> up over time.

The shock cord is super heavy duty.  Over the years, Feathercraft has
experimented with various ways of mounting the shock cord inside the
tubes, changing things like length, diameter, etc.  I would think that
with all the experimentation they would like have a setup that should
last quite a long time.  It pays to soak the frame parts in a bathtub at
the end of the season to let saltwater and grit clear away from the
shock cord.

> How about the boats performace at it's payload capacity with
> the weight distributed correctly? So far I've only paddled it empty with the
> floatation bags in place and it feels like it would be more stable with some
> weight in it.

It would to the degree that you would then sink the boat further into
the water and the flared sides of the boat rest on the surface giving
you a slightly wider beam.

ralph
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