Re: [Paddlewise] Romany Explorer (NDK boats) boat weight

Having recently just returned from the  "Romany factory" I can report that
The Explorer is now being made in three weights.  They are not doing Kevlar
for the light weight version, but something else.  This is so new that it
has not been added to their advertising yet.  I paddled one of the light
weight boats.  It is a lighter overall weight, but it is not the thin hull
layup of the typical US boat. Could it be a mixture of carbon, glass &
resin??   NDK is no longer making Kevlar.

Robert

> From: Gerald Foodman <klagjf_at_worldnet.att.net>
> Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 22:19:49 -0700
> To: jmyers_at_longbranch.k12.nj.us
> Cc: Fred Mansueto <w.doolaan_at_worldnet.att.net>, paddlewise
> <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> 
> The Explorer had a foam seat and backband replacing the NDK seat.  This was
> comfy at first, but after 2 hours became very uncomfortable.  Did not get to
> try the NDK seat.
> 
> I am very tempted to buy this boat in addition to my GTS and Express.  But
> it was so damn heavy.  I believe the Kevlar version is an extra $1000 and I
> don't know if the Brits have learned to make Kevlar boats.
> 
> Jerry

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