: Bamboo is a member of the grass family and like grass it comes in a gazillion
: different varieties and sizes. The folks that made those split bamboo
: fishing rods somehow figured out which variety worked them. I would assume
: that level of sophistication would be required to build a boat from bamboo
: too.
: The derth of bamboo framed boats suggests there is a lot of problems with the
: technology that haven't been solved yet. I ain't holding my breath.

Well for one the knuckles (whatever they are called) would I assume make hard spots all over the boat against the skin, not exactly the ideal. Let alone the trick in making joints.

Bill H.