Re: [Paddlewise] blowing foam

Thanks for the tip on UV susceptibility.  I know this isn't a problem
though, as long as the foam is covered with something to block stray UV, and
as long as there are no intense UV sources inside the kayak and/or the kayak
is not transparent. The reason I know this, is because I learned the
technique from a friend who foamed my whitewater boat several years ago.
Even though I sold this boat to a friend, it is still going quite strong as
I saw it just recently.
Cheers,
Kevin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Denton" <gulfstream_at_flinet.com>
To: "Kevin Whilden" <kevin_at_yourplanetearth.org>; <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] blowing foam


> It's been my experience with this type of foam, used for packaging, that
it
> breaks down rapidly with exposure to uv and just crumbles away after a
> while. I know there are foams made for exterior use but I have no
experience
> with them.
>
> cu
>

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