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  1. Kayak Jim

    Can a tarp be re-waterproofed?

    Encouraging. Did you do any prep prior to the Rustoleum spray, like alcohol wipe or ?
  2. Kayak Jim

    Can a tarp be re-waterproofed?

    I suspect the problem with a PU spray like the Rustoleum will be the lack of flexibility. But it's worth a try and I look forward to hearing the results.
  3. Kayak Jim

    Gearlab Kalleq

    A major reason I laminated was to build up the thickness required for the loom rather than start with thicker stock and shave it all away for the blades. The tips are epoxy with Cab-O-Sil filler.
  4. Kayak Jim

    Gearlab Kalleq

    Here are a couple I made while living in Ont. and clear cedar wasn't as readily available. Didn't give much thought to wood selection, just stuff I had kicking around. White pine, mahogany, oak. I'm not a GP convert and prefer my Euros.
  5. Kayak Jim

    Current Designs sold - future plan is to bypass dealers with 'direct to customer' model?

    It's the "essence of Shibui" that really drives the pricing up.
  6. Kayak Jim

    What's the longest you have spent sat in a kayak?

    We're getting a bit off the original topic but I carry a small plastic bag in my pfd pocket and have used it successfully a couple of times in my kayak (and once in the car).
  7. Kayak Jim

    interior adhesive eyelets - source?

    I used Velcro to secure the nylon fabric covered foam seat to the bottom of my stitch n' glue boat- two pieces about 2"X2" and two about 2"X3" and regularly pull the seat for drying with no issue lifting the adhesive. It's been 20+ years although that boat has had fairly light use and much of...
  8. Kayak Jim

    Tent: Naturehike Cloud Peak - "inspired by" Hilleberg Allak but costs ~$200 CAD

    I've seen plans for a sew-your-own tent of a very similar design. Not sure if all these high tech fabrics used are available to the consumer though.
  9. Kayak Jim

    Which pfd?

    The old MEC touring pfd's used to have a large pocket on the back. I kept emergency supplies in it on a tether that I could retrieve in the off chance they were needed. Otherwise they were out of the way. I know some of the new pfd's have attachable back pockets but they require proprietary...
  10. Kayak Jim

    Frej XS

    That's the old 90:10 rule. :) You're making steady progress and I'm enjoying the build-along.
  11. Kayak Jim

    Wanted: Kayak for smaller person

    CD Slipstream in Cumberland but a skeg boat. No connection to seller. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246778064793314/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aef4b1193-af9d-4d0d-8678-b3d5a5a58fb8
  12. Kayak Jim

    Sticky kayak cradle pads?

    I put white Gorilla Tape on my Hullavator pads, but the rack is still fairly new. Pads weren't sticky/gooey, just marking up the boat.
  13. Kayak Jim

    Eddyline Carbonlite 2000

    I would be in touch with Eddyline. Carbonlite is ABS so I'm pretty sure there is no gelcoat (or maybe you meant ADDING a gelcoat?) but it is subject to UV degradation unless a UV protecting layer is added (like Delta uses).
  14. Kayak Jim

    Delta 17 kayak Skirt for rolling

    I use the Delta neo/nylon skirt on my Delta 16 and it holds and seals fine for me when rolling etc.
  15. Kayak Jim

    Which pfd?

    Here's how I address the nostril poke problem. This on the MsFit.
  16. Kayak Jim

    Your go-to cookset?

    A mish mash of aluminum pots, blacked by fire, ranging from 30 to 50+ years old (including some from my old Boy Scout kit).
  17. Kayak Jim

    Easy way to weigh-down kayak for realistic rescue practice?

    Well without having to install ways to secure weight in the hull to keep it from flopping around as the boat rolls, probably the easiest way is to stuff it with gear- tent, filled stuff sacks, etc. without being too particular about "do I have everything" more just filling the spaces. Also you...
  18. Kayak Jim

    Ongoing impressions of Stellar 18 Expedition

    I've used the sanding screens sold for drywall to shape foam and found it works pretty well. Never tried DragonSkin.
  19. Kayak Jim

    WARNING: No MEC refunds if you use PayPal

    Interesting. And what is the purpose of such a thing?
  20. Kayak Jim

    Improved Thule Hullavator

    I put white duct tape over them
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