Re: [Paddlewise] Tsunami 120 vs 145

From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 23:01:30 +0100
On Monday 04 December 2006 15:03, Matt wrote:
> Since there are no fibers in rotomolded kayaks increasing
> their brittleness becomes a far greater problem for them than for the
> resin in a fiberglass kayak. Most of the toughness of rotomolded kayaks
> comes from their flexibility so do your best to keep them that way.

I fly some model aircraft, and they usually have their wings held in place 
with nylon bolts, and to keep them flexible, and less brittle you should
cook them at least once a season - could the same help for a rotomoulded
kayak?

Tord
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