Re: [Paddlewise] Kahuna Knee Brace/Pad

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 18:51:37 -0700
> 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.
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