Peter wrote: "... an| article on using Helicopter tape for sea kayak paddle edges see | http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/29/helitape.htm . It seems to be very | durable at sea and I haven't heard any complaints from people who have used | it for keel strips..." I have tried helicopter tape as a keel strip, it shredded pretty quickly, and is expensive. A better solution is a glass tape and gel-coat abrasion strip, described at: http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Repairs/KeelStrip/Keel-Strip-1.shtml, among other places. Merry Christmas, PT *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Dec 20 2004 - 05:06:49 PST
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