Peter wrote "I think the SOF is a superior way to build a kayak, but unfortunately it does(not) lend itself well to production nor to modern desires for bulkheads, hatches, rudders and other modern inventions. I do not think there are any manufacturers of non-folding SOF kayaks, it is a shame since they can perform in many areas superior to hard-shell kayaks, and use much less materials and weigh much less too. But again it takes proper careful and proper design to optimize either type of construction method. And if the consumers of production kayaks are not comfortable with the idea of 25 to 30 pound kayaks being just as safe and durable as 60 to 70 hard-shells, you will not be able to stay in business." Actually there is a manufacturer of commercial SOF's. And he is me. Bill Low Willow Kayaks, Inc. billow_at_capecod.net www.willowkayaks.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 Tue Sep 21 2004 - 06:01:07 PDT
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