My CF paddle blades get unbelievable abuse and never seem to break or chip. They are gradually wearing away at the tip, but I'll tire of the paddle before the wear becomes serious. I did break a small dia shaft once, but I think that was a CF/glass blend. CF is also used in military and aerospace applications where strength is critical Therefore, I think a CF kayak made as heavy as a glass one would be nearly indistructable. If I could afford it, I'd buy one and try it out :-). What manufacturer was it? Strosaker <strosaker_at_cox.net> wrote: >At the Southwest Kayak Symposium in San Diego last weekend, I heard a >representative from a kayak manufacturer say that his company is going away >from the Kevlar lay-up and is going to full carbon fiber instead. He >explained that doing the full carbon fiber lay-up at the same weight as a >regular kayak makes the hull very strong and stood on a kayak deck to >demonstrate. > >The thick full carbon fiber lay-up sounds good, but I am wondering about >impact resistance in expedition and surf settings. I would like to hear some >opinions and explanations about which is better, the usual Kelvar lay-up or >full carbon fiber? Steve Brown *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Oct 09 2003 - 07:32:54 PDT
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