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Re: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 10/1/1998, 5:28 pm
In Response To: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks (David Baranoski)

Thermal cycling of polyethylene or similar plastics should be no problem. It's possible that the plastic will be a bit more brittle at low temperatures, so don't beat it with a hammer when it's really cold.

Keeping it out of the sun is more important, as you probably are aware.

> The big question I'm worried about is the extreme temperature changes

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Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
David Baranoski -- 10/1/1998, 2:24 pm
Re: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
Nolan Penney -- 10/2/1998, 10:23 am
Re: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
Nick Schade -- 10/1/1998, 8:56 pm
Re: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
Mark Kanzler -- 10/3/1998, 12:17 am
Re: Extreme temp changes & poly kayaks
Mark Kanzler -- 10/1/1998, 5:28 pm