: For my next kayak, I plan on doing a variation of woven stripes simalar to
: the Return on the Red Fish site. Should I bead and cove strips for the
: deck? I would also like to do it with out staples, but I'm not sure if
: thats practical or even possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
: Thanks, Don

I developed a stapleless technique, using elastic bands made from truck inner tubes.

Walter H. Klaus