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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 9/23/2009, 8:06 am
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link to wood weights *LINK* (Malcolm Schweizer)

The reason that poplar isn't widely used in kayaks is that it has little-to-no rot resistance. This can be a major problem, especially if the boat is going to be used in fresh water. Other than that, it has good working qualities and reasonable weight.

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Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link to wood weights *LINK*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 9/23/2009, 7:14 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
Robert N Pruden -- 9/23/2009, 7:47 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link *Pic*
Sean -- 9/23/2009, 9:47 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
Brian Nystrom -- 9/23/2009, 8:06 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
Charlie -- 9/23/2009, 12:59 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
Brian Nystrom -- 9/24/2009, 8:42 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Another Wood question and link
Malcolm Schweizer -- 9/23/2009, 7:08 pm