> the ribs on the Kahuna and the K1 are made of different materials, and the "cheaper" materials used on the kahuna ribs won't take to drilling Not really . Polycarbonate ribs of Kahuna are more difficult to process than HDPE, and material itself isn't cheaper. If I recall it correct, they used Polycarbonate ribs in Kahuna to decrease number of ribs and/or weight, still preserving same structural stregth. You could use HDPE instead - it is widely available and strong enough for that purpose. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Aug 11 2004 - 18:55:50 PDT
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