Re: [Paddlewise] Fwd: RE: Patch for repairing kayaks at sea

From: Doug Lloyd <dalloyd_at_telus.net>
Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 10:59:04 -0700
Gordin replied (snip)
> Doug is spot on regarding the Lee Valley article about duct tape.  I would 
> go so far as recommending anyone who wants better quality duct tape go on 
> line and order some from LV.  I have no association with the company, 
> other then the fact I spend far too much of my disposable income there.<

Someone already posted the Lee valley web site, though I think they credited 
it as an American company, which I believe is incorrect. I have a 
woodworking friend who tests new developments for Lee Valley, and it is very 
much a Canadian enterprize.

Disposable income? Like yeah! You must have built a strip boat Gordin. Those 
router bits can add up. Too bad there isn't more sharing of equipment 
amongst paddlers. We are such a disposable consumer-goods society, bying 
things for one time use so often.

As far as duct tape, I carry some with me always, as well as clear packing 
tape, with the latter being a very good emergency repair necessity that 
works well in a wet environment and carries in a kayak with less bulk than 
duct tape. I also carry an epoxy and glass "instant repair" kits which seal 
better that kits cobbled together yourself.

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC
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