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From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] closed cell foam
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:28:22 -0700
<tfj4_at_attbi.com> wrote:

>>  speaking of permanently gluing, I have just tried the following
approach, and I'm wondering if other have also.  Instead of installing the
foam with contact cement (which I did in my old kayak, with long-lasting,
satisfactory results), I put velcro patches in at the points of contact
where the hip and knee pads go.  >>

I tried that on the foam seat for my main hardshell, and had some disastrous
results:  seat came loose during self-rescue practice and trapped me in there.
Fortunately, I was able to get air.

I would not recommend this for items that take a lot of stress, such as foam
that fits your body.

--
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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