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Other: air bags: alternatives
By:David Humphries
Date: 12/3/2003, 11:58 pm

Well the Little Auk is finished. It doesnt have bulkheads so I need some floation. Air bags are the usual but I am curious if anyone has tried any other alternatives particularly home made alternatives. I am just a little underwhelmed at paying $150 (say $110 US) for a couple of blow up bags (which is the local cost of these). I know that you cant put a price on safety but if there is an alternative I would like to at least think about it.
thanks
David

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Other: air bags: alternatives
David Humphries -- 12/3/2003, 11:58 pm
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Jay Babina -- 12/5/2003, 9:24 am
I'd add bilkheads. *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 12/5/2003, 11:06 am
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pikabike -- 12/4/2003, 4:42 pm
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Leo S. -- 12/4/2003, 11:55 pm
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John K -- 12/4/2003, 4:32 pm
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John Monroe -- 12/4/2003, 3:40 am
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Robert N Pruden -- 12/4/2003, 1:32 am
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Dave -- 12/4/2003, 2:19 am
interior tie downs hold flotation bags in place
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/4/2003, 9:12 pm
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Robert N Pruden -- 12/4/2003, 5:45 pm
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Reg Lake -- 12/4/2003, 7:12 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/4/2003, 12:18 am