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Re: Strip: Petrel Play build decisions
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 10/15/2017, 1:15 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Petrel Play build decisions (JohnAbercrombie)

I'd agree, the "standard" if there is one is more 3/16" than 1/4". I've used 1/4" one time and it's way harder to use and also quite heavy. 3/16" strips with 6 ounce glass still will be very strong. Personally I don't like full length strips, they are like trying to handle wet spaghetti, way limber for their length. Scarfing or butt joints work just fine, the wood is a core for the fiberglass, it doesn't necessarily have to be waterproof.

If Nick decided to include skeg plans I'd assume there is a reason, even more helpful for a new paddler than an experienced one.

Bill H.

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Strip: Petrel Play build decisions
Paul Harker -- 10/14/2017, 12:26 pm
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Scott Innes -- 10/14/2017, 1:13 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/14/2017, 2:05 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/15/2017, 1:15 am
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Paul Harker -- 10/15/2017, 12:52 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 10/15/2017, 10:13 pm
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Dave ( of Calif.) -- 10/17/2017, 7:09 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/14/2017, 7:05 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/14/2017, 7:07 pm
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Paul Harker -- 10/26/2017, 3:55 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/26/2017, 9:10 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/27/2017, 4:26 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2017, 9:35 am
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GCole -- 10/27/2017, 8:37 am
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Paul Harker -- 10/27/2017, 10:08 am
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Randy -- 10/27/2017, 4:15 pm
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Paul Harker -- 10/27/2017, 10:01 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 10/28/2017, 9:45 am