Re: [Paddlewise] Durability

From: <Outfit3029_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:53:40 EST
In a message dated 1/7/00 4:53:36 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Dirk writes:

<< If kayaks could/will be made in Royalex, see what happens then! >>

I believe that P&H had a Royalex touring kayak several years ago.  "Orca" was 
the model
name.  I haven't seen many of them. 
 I don't think it was a very good material for sea kayaks.  In a Royalex 
canoe, the rails, seats and thwarts are extremely important with regard to 
structural strength.  Without these parts the kayak had to be built in a 
manner that afforded no weight savings.  Yeah, it was Royalex, but it was as 
heavy as a heavy glass boat.
Bruce McC
 WEO
 www.wholeearthoutfitters.com
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