Re: [Paddlewise] How tough are SOF

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:35:05 -0700
kattenbo_at_comcast.net wrote:

> I am not saying SOFs are super boats - just that SOFs are surprisingly
> (to us) rugged, lightwieght and adaptable.  They also come in multiple
> shapes and sizes - heck, Brian Schultz replicated one of Matt Broze's
> designs (Coaster) in SOF.

Here's an outrageously brave attempt to take SOF construction into the surf
kayak zone:  http://tinyurl.com/26hqv2  The builder is searching for ideas 
on how to maintain good skin contact to the frame in areas of aggressive 
concavity.

This is up near you, Doug; one of Mick Allen's brainstorms.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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