> George, Take a look at your own words regarding kayaks built from Mr.
> Schade's methods. In my opinion, which is not based on expertise and
> quantitative testing (just one boat and a lot of reading and talking to
> others about their experiences), that statement is wrong and unwarranted.
> I've not seen any complaints as to the reliability of self-built craft.
> Anyone who can build one of these is surely smart enough to realize the
> limitations of both craft and of self. If one aspires to sell a few of
> these craft, so be it. Buyers are smart people too, they won't gernerally
> pay more than they want and they usually will make sure that what they get
> is what they desire. A relative few would go into an unreasonable
> environment with their craft.....most humans are funny that way..you know,
> they'd like to live to paddle again. Those who would take unusual risk
> should do so taking full responsibility for their own actions. Those guys
> in those skin boats way back when couldn't sue anyone if they dashed their
> boat to bits...but I bet they honed their paddling skills with a vengance
> before the next trip. We surely do live in a different world today, and
> one must consider the liability involved, but when the right builder/buyer
> combination is found, things can work out nicely for both. You seem very
> intelligent and once you sift through the crass attitude, your posts have
> some really good advice, most of the time. Take some of that 200 grand
> you're holdin' and get yourself a good therapist....just kidding George,
> but lighten up man.

OOPS.....forgot to mention....read the reviews under Nick's book, on AMAZON.COM