
So I sewed a ballistic nylon skin on her.

And she floated.

And hasn't broken yet kayaking in our Mendocino rock gardens.

Good thing I skinned it with the 12 ounce cloth.
Kayak Instructor Cate Hawthorne shares tips, trips, stories gear, and inspiration from adventures on the water and in nature.
Cate
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie to skin on frames, my concern using them in surf and rocks is fragility, but your photo's seem to prove they can be tough. 6 months on, how is the wear and tear ?
Tess
Tess,
ReplyDeleteI definitely intend to push the limits and see what the SOF will take. However, I haven't paddled it much in the past couple of months because I have been playing in my surf and whitewater kayaks. I will keep you posted.
C