"It is most unlikely that lightning would strike a kayak since it is low and has nothing like a mast or antenna to attract a strike." I will remember that next time i am using any of my carbon fiber paddles in a storm. (carbon fiber DOES conduct electricity. To me it is the only real downside to owning only carbon paddles, other than the hole in my wallet). A scary thought now too, that i have just ordered a carbon fiber racing canoe, but that's less likely to be used on foul weather days than my kayaks and kayak paddles. Thanks for your input, as this is a real concern to me and the people i paddle/camp with. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 26 2001 - 23:45:31 PST
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