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New To Canoe, But Not To Paddling

Boatman53 said:
Dynel is a fabric like fiberglass it is woven and can conform to contours of a canoe. There is so much great information on this site for builders first time or experienced.
Jim
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I use Dyneema rope (Amsteel) a lot, for it's size it's super tough and doesn't stretch. I wonder if it's the same material just woven and not braided into rope? I'll do some research into some of the build threads to see how to use it. This is the stuff I'm taking about.

Dyneema® | The World's Strongest Fiber

A fiber that’s 15 times stronger than steel, yet light enough to float on water. Think it sounds too good to be true? Think again.
www.dyneema.com www.dyneema.com

I use it on my boats and hammocks.

That spelling seems too close to be a coincidence.
 
Rusty, I'm late to this thread but welcome to site membership! Feel free to ask any questions and to post messages, photos and videos, and to start threads, in our many forums. Please read Welcome to CanoeTripping and Site Rules! Many of the site's technical features are explained in Features: Help and How-To Running Thread. We look forward to your participation in our canoe community.

Test your canoe out for a while. A 16' tandem canoe re-seated into a solo canoe is often a good solution for larger guys who want space and stability. Unfortunately, the lighter the weight of a canoe (as for carbon/Kevlar composites), the more expensive. Sometimes, however, you can find low prices for beat-up composite canoes on the used market that are still plenty useful for activities like fishing.
 
Glenn MacGrady said:
Rusty, I'm late to this thread but welcome to site membership! Feel free to ask any questions and to post messages, photos and videos, and to start threads, in our many forums. Please read Welcome to CanoeTripping and Site Rules! Many of the site's technical features are explained in Features: Help and How-To Running Thread. We look forward to your participation in our canoe community.

Test your canoe out for a while. A 16' tandem canoe re-seated into a solo canoe is often a good solution for larger guys who want space and stability. Unfortunately, the lighter the weight of a canoe (as for carbon/Kevlar composites), the more expensive. Sometimes, however, you can find low prices for beat-up composite canoes on the used market that are still plenty useful for activities like fishing.
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Thanks for the warm welcome Glenn. I'm really enjoying the site so far.
 
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