Re: [Paddlewise] Chris's spraydeck

I really can't give an opinion on kevlar(haven't used it yet) though I
bought one from whetstone (on sale for 85.00 US) after lending my deck
and boat to a student at a rolling session in a pool.  I found, while
washing out the deck after the session, that he had ripped a 2" tear in
the front.  I don't know whether he knew it so I gave him the benefit of
the doubt, but it would be diabolical not to tell me if he had known.
I think that the kevlar may have resisted this tear but this is
conjecture.  Any thoughts?

Joshua Teitelbaum wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the info, Matt.
> 
> I think I'd have to agree with Rich on the Kevlar.  I'm not sure how much
> better it is at *abrasion* resistance than neoprene, which is what we are
> talking about in a skirt.  I understand its use in helmets and
> flak-jackets, but even though are exchanges of fire going on not far from
> here, no one has fired at me -- yet! -- in my kayak!
> 
> Best to all,
> 
> Josh
> 
> At 13:24 21/01/01, Matt Broze wrote:
> 
> >I talked to Rich (Snapdragon) today. He said Chris used an all neoprene deck
> >with reinforcements (now stock) along the front coaming edges, and a Kevlar
> >reinforced fabric as well as an implosion bar. He said they retail for $160
> >but that he didn't see much advantage to the Kevlar material which added $50
> >to the price.
> >Matt Broze
> >http://www.marinerkayaks.com
> 


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