Paddlewisers, I just heard from a reliable source about a pair of brand new British heavies that were "crumpled" in Southern California. The kayaks had been in the sun on a moderately warm day with the hatches on, and when they were placed in the water, usually about 59 degrees Fahrenheit this time of year, they "crumpled." I didn't clarify with my source what was meant by "crumpled," but I was told the kayaks were being replaced by the manufacturer. I don't think the fact that the kayaks were British really had much to do with it, but I as a North American, I just had to include that information. More important was that the kayaks had black gelcoat! I guess the lesson here is don't buy a black composite kayak were there is a possibility of the sun shining. That or buy "plastic, plastic, plastic!" Sorry, I could resist that last sentence. Duane Strosaker Southern California www.rollordrown.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 Sat Apr 12 2003 - 16:54:58 PDT
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