> G'day, > > Several kayak outfitters here use 3M Helicopter Tape. Its tough as well as > being easy to apply and replace. Normal use apparently is to protect > helicopter blades. > > All the best, PeterO 3MT Polyurethane Protective Tape 8663 (this must be it). I wonder how durable is its adhesion in sea water, compared to regular 3m duct tape (which has rather poor adhesion in sea - but OK for short repairs). According to specs, peel adhesion of "Helicopter tape" is only about 15% more than that of regular duct tape, but tensile strength is much higher (hopefully abrasion resistance too). I suspect, that price-wise epoxy-fiberglass will be better :-) *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Dec 19 2004 - 00:04:11 PST
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