: We should have some type of award for
: someone who builds a stripper, a stitch-and-glue, and a skin-on-frame --
: with maybe an added ribbon or star if they also make a boat from some less
: common materials (concrete, paper, etc.) or construction techniques
: (folding boat, sectional takeapart, etc.)

I like that idea. Of course, it looks like Mike Hanks has the jump on us with his fleet. The more recent 'hybrid' kayaks could muddle things up a bit, though. Do you get credit for it as both a stitcher and stripper, or is it a whole 'nuther critter, and you don't really get full credit until you've built a complete stitcher or stripper?

We would also have to come up with an award a la Shawn Baker, who makes not only the kayaks, but all the gear that goes along with them...

Dean