Well damn, at least he's honest and plain-spoken! I just got through reading my copy, and was going to say it's worth buying even if you already have, and read, "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak". I thought this new book was going to be a rehash, but got all sorts of great new stuff out of it. I love the book, and give Uncle Nick high marks for a lively and readable writing style.

John, speaking of foot braces, you never answered me -- how the hell did you mount those blocks?? Update your stinkin' site before you go back to Fiji and dial-up, wouldja?