<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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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