RE: [Paddlewise] Fiberglass vs. wood

From: Mel Grindol <grindol_at_my-deja.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 13:43:16 -0700
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>From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>

>Political correctness (can't leave that out!):  Wood boats use
>up high-quality wood, either from temperate rain forests (cedar strippers) or
>tropical rain forests (okume sng boats).

When I was in Seattle I dropped by Pygmy and paddled a few of their boats.  My wife asked about the wood and where it comes from.  They claimed that all of their wood comes from tree farms in Israel, not from a tropical rain forest.  Specifically planted trees for later harvesting.

Mel



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