--- Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca> wrote: > 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 The manufacturer of the Tyvek covers mentioned in the previous message also makes "Rain ponchos" using the same Tyvek. The suggestion is that it has properties vaguely similar to GoreTex. My concern with a waterproof cover is that the boat has no opportunity to "dry out" after use. You can sponge out the majority of the water, but it still may end up damp enough to grow a green fuzzy farm. Reasonable expectations? http://cgi.ebay.com/Tyvek-Rain-Poncho-regular-FOUR-GREAT-COLORS_W0QQitemZ270034951808 I would think that the concern with using any cover while the kayak is on a vehicle is chafing. The nylon covers mentioned in another message look to have several straps to secure the fabric into place. That would probably help to reduce fabric movement. 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: > The suggestion is that it has properties > vaguely similar to GoreTex. I think vaguely is about right. There are garments (usually one or a few uses and throw away items) made with Tyvek - paint coveralls, that sort of thing. I've never seen a jacket or other item that would last a long time. I made a ski waxing apron out of Tyvek and duct tape once and it kept the wax off me but looked like crap in a short while. If hot wax hit the Tyvek, it would soak right through before hardening. > My concern with a > waterproof cover is that the boat has no opportunity > to "dry out" after use. When you make a long term storage cover of a waterproof material, it should be more roof and walls than a condom. You have to ensure lots of air flow. I think long term storage and transportation covers are two different things. Features that you want in one are not desirable in the other. 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/ ***************************************************************************
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