: I add a small block of shaped cedar at the tip of the stems to have a solid
: point to drill
: holes for grab loops.

: If you are past this option, you can cut down on weight and kayak balancing
: acts by soaking
: a small sponge in epoxy, attach it to a long stick and poke it into you stem.

: Rob

Hi Rob,

That's a really good idea, wouldn't have thought of that one

Bill H.