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Re: Strip: grab loops *Pic*
By:Dave Houser
Date: 4/17/2009, 3:54 pm
In Response To: Strip: grab loops (bueller)

: I am just finishing up my expedition single and my question is are there any
: links to making grab loops? Or any good ideas on them. Also I remember
: seeing I think, one ocean kayaks with what looks like PVC in the holes
: where the grab loops go. If it is PVC does anyone think it is better or
: worse than just a hole in the hull. It kind of looks neat....kirk

I use rigid copper water pipe to bridge the hole through the hull. I swab it with epoxy to keep it from turning green. I use a PVC sprinkler riser for the handle. A little creative rigging can make them auto retracting to eliminate the bang, bang, bang while paddling.

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Strip: grab loops
bueller -- 4/16/2009, 9:53 pm
Re: Strip: grab loops *Pic*
Kudzu -- 4/18/2009, 8:48 am
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Dave Houser -- 4/20/2009, 2:44 am
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Dave Houser -- 4/17/2009, 3:54 pm
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Darren -- 4/18/2009, 3:09 am
Re: Strip: grab loops *NM* *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 4/18/2009, 4:32 am
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Will Clarke -- 4/18/2009, 9:00 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/19/2009, 2:12 am
Re: Strip: grab loops *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 4/20/2009, 2:38 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/21/2009, 2:11 am
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Donovan -- 4/17/2009, 10:44 am
Thanks....
Dennis -- 4/17/2009, 11:05 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/17/2009, 5:31 am
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charlie r -- 4/16/2009, 10:17 pm
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kirk briggs -- 4/17/2009, 7:00 am
Re: Strip: grab loops *LINK*
charlie r -- 4/19/2009, 7:53 pm