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Re: Strip: Cheek Plates
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 5/7/2009, 12:35 am
In Response To: Strip: Cheek Plates (Dave Hawkins)

: I'm building my first kayak and was wondering about what size would be good
: for the cheek plates.

: Thanks

Mine I think are like 4" wide and I make them long enough to reach the bottom of the boat then tape them to the bottom. (yeah I know it makes a hard spot, not had a problem with that). Btw, I pad mine with minicell, so the width of the cheek plates isn't as critical, I find the foam easier on my hips.

Bill H.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Cheek Plates
Dave Hawkins -- 5/6/2009, 10:54 am
Re: Strip: Cheek Plates
Bill Hamm -- 5/7/2009, 12:35 am
Re: Strip: Cheek Plates
Etienne Muller -- 5/9/2009, 6:01 pm