Hello 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 Derek --------------------------------------------------------------- Please limit all email attachments sent to this address to a maximum of 0.5MB. All email attachments that are larger then 0.5MB will automatically be deleted. --------------------------------------------------------------- ICQ: 262152266, AIM: GlamourpetsD, MSN: [my email address], Yahoo Messenger: glamourpets --------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Derek wrote: > Does anyone have any thoughts on the strengths and > weaknesses of a cover like this? It would be ideal > for outdoor storage purposes. A Tyvek cover might be good for protecting a kayak while traveling with it on the roof of your vehicle (though the ad does not recommend it), I wouldn't be too keen on using it for storage. The idea of using a material that lets rain in and then feel good about the fact that it breathes to let the rain back out just seems dumb (My roof leaks but so does my floor so the rain doesn't stick around!). I've used Tyvek for a bunch of stuff (got a big roll at a garage sale for $4) and it isn't particularly durable. I know there are different grades of Tyvek, but poly tarps are cheaper and more durable than Tyvek for this purpose. For long term storage, I'd rather use a waterproof material that is held off the kayak to allow full air circulation. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Derek and all, First I have 2 of Dave's covers that I bought on E-bay, and I am very pleased with both of them. Very well made, fit well, etc. they have done well for about 3 months in the Florida summer sun. I did have to put a couple of drain holes in the bottom, since water tends to pool (they hang on a fence outside in the rain), but all in all I'd buy them again. (No affiliation or anything). As for marking gear, a company called Trident makes both a marking pen that works well and doesn't wash off in salt water very quickly, and marking paint (looks like that craft glue/paint you see sometimes, but waaay more durable). Comes in many colors and after a long time, still shows up well. I use the stuff to mark all kinds of things. (Again no affiliation and YMMV) Best, Sluf *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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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