: Hello all,

: I know “plastic” is a bad word in this forum,
: but hey ! he got epoxy and FG and more stuff.

: well, I visited this place:
: www.plasticworld.ca

: I saw there (among other things) 3 types of materials, I talked
: with the person,
: and following is the information I got from him:

: FG – irrelevant for this discussion

: Kevlar – light brown color cloth with the same complexion as FG .
: He claims it is heavy and expensive, and more abrasion resistant,

: Carbon fiber – black cloth with the same complexion as FG .
: He claims it is light and expensive and stronger than the FG.

: He also said something about one material being more abrasion
: resistant
: than the other, and about the “other” that will no break when
: folded, unlike the “one”,
: but I don’t remember which is which.

: To this very day I had the belief “Kevlar” is just a brand name
: for
: carbon fiber. The person there seemed impatient so I did not
: started this discussion with him, and the truth is I trust the
: people here
: more than I trust people that are not…. well….. “here” .

: so:

: 1.
: What is that light brown material called “Kevlar” ?

: 2.
: What is the difference between that “Kevlar” and the black
: “Carbon fiber” cloth ?

: 3.
: What are the pros and cons for our cause (which is kayak building)
: ?

: Any help appreciated,

: Erez

Got lots of good posts on the subject, won't add to that, big question though is how are you planning on using these high priced fibers?

Bill H.