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Re: clear vinly durability?
By:Kudzu
Date: 2/23/2009, 1:49 pm
In Response To: Re: clear vinly durability? (Michael)

: I don't know that it would necessarily be more fragile than canvas,
: and my canvas kayak was incredibly tough.

Apples and oranges. Canvas or any woven fabric have the advantage of the cross grain or thread in this case. Much like plywood with grain going opposite directions.

Clear vinyl has no fabric backing or any kind of reinforcement.

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Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Kudzu -- 2/22/2009, 8:57 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Aaron H -- 2/23/2009, 11:46 am
clear vinly durability?
Kudzu -- 2/23/2009, 1:09 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Aaron H -- 2/24/2009, 10:44 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Kudzu -- 2/24/2009, 9:37 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Bill Hamm -- 2/25/2009, 12:53 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Aaron H -- 2/25/2009, 9:35 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Bill Hamm -- 2/26/2009, 12:40 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Kudzu -- 2/25/2009, 9:47 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Aaron H -- 2/25/2009, 10:08 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Kudzu -- 2/25/2009, 10:23 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Michael -- 2/23/2009, 1:28 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Bill Hamm -- 2/23/2009, 4:04 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Michael -- 2/23/2009, 4:18 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Bill Hamm -- 2/24/2009, 9:06 am
Re: clear vinly durability?
Michael -- 2/23/2009, 1:24 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Kudzu -- 2/23/2009, 1:49 pm
Re: clear vinly durability?
Bill Hamm -- 2/23/2009, 4:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/22/2009, 3:11 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Kudzu -- 2/22/2009, 5:28 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Michael -- 2/22/2009, 5:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/25/2009, 12:30 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Michael -- 2/25/2009, 10:50 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question *LINK*
Doug S -- 2/23/2009, 7:05 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question
Michael -- 2/23/2009, 9:17 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saran Wrap test question *LINK*
Don Goss -- 2/22/2009, 9:09 am