Re: [Paddlewise] Outdoor Covers

On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 21:29:22 -0700 (PDT), "Derek" <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com>
said:

> Does anyone have any thoughts on the strengths and
> weaknesses of a cover like this?  It would be ideal
> for outdoor storage purposes.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Tyvek-Covers-for-Kayaks-and-Rowing-Shells_W0QQitemZ270034951343

I've got 4 canoe/kayak covers.

3 are canoe covers from "the bag lady", they've held up very well
http://www.waterworkscanoe.com/the_bag_lady.htm

I had a Dakine cover for my previous surf ski, it was made out of terry
cloth.  It was very protective but snagged easily and ended up with a
tear.

I've got a zippered cover for my current boat which has a woven grey
exterior (reminds me of thick tyvek) with a cloth padded lining.  The
bag is a smidge short and the cloth is starting to separate where I pull
it backwards to get the boat into the bag.  This bag is holding up well,
other than the stress pull at the stern.  I don't know where to get
another one the bag came with the boat from South Africa.

Ocean paddlesports has a couple options, one a drop on cover and a
second pull on cover.  I don't know if the pull on bags are wide enough
to fit around all sea kayaks.  At $65 they are a much cheaper option
than some of the other covers on the market. 
http://www.oceanpaddlesports.com  The covers are pictured under
accessories and priced on the price list.

Kirk


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  Kirk Olsen
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