: I'm sure this question has been posted before, but I'm pricing the cost of
: building a S&G kayak and I can't help but notice that Raka's price on
: materials seems less pricey than the major competitors. Is there a reason
: for this (i.e. inferior quality)? Anyone have a bad experience with Raka?

RAKA has a great reputation with the group. However, there are at least 2 other very inexpensive epoxies out there. I used Progressive Epoxy
http://www.epoxyproducts.com/
Which has a relatively inexpensive non-blush formula (Basic No Blush). In my searches, I also ran across another inexpensive epoxy from a company in Florida. I do not remember its name.

I have nothing to complain about the Progressive Epoxy, except perhaps, that you need to be prepared to use the material out of a paint can instead of a bottle. I used syringes from the farm store for this with no problem. It is medium consistancy epoxy. Perhaps thicker than RAKA but thinner than West.

So now life is more complicated. So be it.