From: "Marinell" <marinell3_at_home.com> > Would the take-apart option add significantly to a kayak's weight? Yes, since you are adding one or two bulkheads plus reinforcement. The NDK and VCP kayaks increase by 10 lb (three section), according to the GRO catalogue. I would expect the same general increase for the Kayaksport. > Could it > effect the structural soundness of the kayak? The weight increase includes the extra material to recover the structural integrity lost due to the cuts. I've wondered about the rigidity and shear displacement (i.e. slipage at the joint) of the join. With the keys built into the Kayaksport kayaks, the latter shouldn't be much of a problem. I've never heard of anyone complain, but then sectional kayaks are few and far between. I'd agree with Ralph that the sectional kayaks are probably best for folks that really need them and not the first choice for the average kayaker. The extra cost probably keeps it that way. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Jan 08 2002 - 07:01:34 PST
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