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Re: Nick and Pete

Posted By: Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: Sunday, 11 January 2004, at 9:36 a.m.

In Response To: Nick and Pete (Mike and Rikki)

: Nick: IMHO,the construction looks too weak for extended towing and the
: fitting looks like it would corrode. Those snap links have a steel spring
: in them which goes to pot in days. Good idea though, I like the idea of a
: wind-up for cord. There's no need for 1/4 inch stuff, 4 mm is just fine,
: don't you think?

Unfortunately, I think you are probably right about the corrosion. This company makes kayak accessories that corrode quickly. You would think they would understand the reality of corrosion in salt water. Other than that I suspect the stuff is strong enough. If a tow line breaks when a large force is applied, it is really OK by me. I would rather have the gear give way than have the force damage me.

Messages In This Thread

Kit board stuff useful? *LINK* *Pic*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- Wednesday, 7 January 2004, at 11:22 a.m.

Re: Kit board stuff useful?
Petewp -- Wednesday, 7 January 2004, at 6:49 p.m.

Nick and Pete
Mike and Rikki -- Saturday, 10 January 2004, at 2:24 p.m.

Re: Nick and Pete
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- Sunday, 11 January 2004, at 9:36 a.m.

Re: Kit board stuff useful? *LINK* *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- Monday, 12 January 2004, at 10:39 p.m.

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