Re: [Paddlewise] QQ: tell me again - best protection to prevent heal rub inside kayak

From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:21:39 -0400
I put sections of ice and water shield, or a similar deck joist material
where my heels go.  It's quite thin and wears well.  Some people also
put a strip where the paddle hits the deck on close paddle plants.


Kirk

On Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:03:03 -0700, "Dave Kruger" <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
said:
> John H wrote:
> > Thank you Craig and i'll look forward to Dave's chemical wizardry.
> > Regards,
> 
> No wizardry.  Wear something softer than the fiberglas:  wet suit
> booties. 
>   Or, coat the inside of the hull with a sacrificial material:  Shoe Goo
>   or 
> similar.  Replace it when it wears off.
-- 
  Kirk Olsen
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