: Hello all,

: I am starting my first yak (Little Auk), and was shocked at the shipping
: charges for cedar strips ($168!!!). Does anyone know of a source of bead
: and cove in the general Los Angeles/Orange County area?

: I went to the Kayak show last weekend at Newport Back Bay and met some really
: great strip builders, and one person mentioned a local supply, but for
: some reason my brain went dead about as soon as he finished talking. I
: guess I was too busy drooling over his beautiful double that was about
: finished.

: Just a side note.......The double had some really neat foot rests that were
: adjustable by pulling/pushing on a blue adjustment bar. He said that this
: was a new system, and gave me the name of the manufacturer, but again my
: brain is leaking :-)

: Have a great day everyone

: Dan

Hi Dan

About the wooden strips, why don't you go to a local high school shop class, or possibly a jr. college shop. They might have a student that needs a project for credit. ???

Rehd