Peter, I was also there and I can try to find out the exact brand of tape used and will forward the information on to you. I suspect the tape might have been surplus to Canadian Naval needs. ;-) Gordin Warner Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Gordin wrote: - >I suspect the tape might have been >surplus to Canadian Naval needs. ;-) Michael wrote: - >US$125 a roll!!! I think I'll stick to using gelcoat G'Day Gordin and Michael, Gordin - Canadian Naval Duct Tape sounds good to me, especially if both you and Doug' have seen it in use. Michael - 1x 3M Helicopter tape roll is 150ft so $125 for 20 years protection! Cheap at half the price:~), if one is only worried about sand. I'm thinking of using it on a wooden painted boat as I can buy it in shorter strips, but I concede your point for fibre glass boats! All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
>Gordin wrote: - >>I suspect the tape might have been surplus to Canadian Naval needs. ;-) >Michael wrote: - >>US$125 a roll!!! I think I'll stick to using gelcoat Peter wrote (snip): >Gordin - Canadian Naval Duct Tape sounds good to me, especially if both you >and Doug' have seen it in use.< Yeah, it must be genuine Department of Defence tape, given the paddler in question's proximity to navel base supplies; and besides, Canadian military duct tape must be the most amazing stuff in the world, considering it probably keeps Canada's ancient Sea King helicopter fleet, literally, together. :- So, it's actually _Canadian_ helicopter tape that's the good stuff eh. Peter, you really should acquire some good duct tape; according to the US Department of Homeland Security, duct tape's 1001 uses include sealing off your home in the event of chemical attack. Hmmm, I'll have to try that next time I'm fiberglassing in the basement. Family will love me for that, though, I might expire. :-) Seriously, if anyone would like an article on Duct Tape sent to them, just e-mail me back channel. Lee valley had a recent publication on Duct tape facts (not available on-line, though). I currently have some duct tape on my Nordkapp, which is a sure sign it's time for a full rebuild. Or, I could just wrap 10 rolls of tape around the hull/deck. That would be strong. Or just by a plastic kayak. Doug Lloyd Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Opps. It was a reasonable assumption that the duct tape we used during our simulated on water patch session came from the naval shipyard. However I was wrong. The tape in question was purchased at a local hardware store. Unfortunately since the cardboard core was removed, so that the tape could be flatted and stuffed into a PFD pocket, we've no way of telling what the brand was. 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. I'm considering a test of the US governments recommendation for duct tape. I propose half the people on Paddlewise eat beans for a week, then tape themselves into a room. Have your surviving family members report the results. The other half of the Paddlewise community should benifit. Gordin Warner Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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