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Re: S&G: How much Okume??
By:Mike Scarborough
Date: 5/27/2008, 5:48 pm
In Response To: S&G: How much Okume?? (Pat D.)

The six mm okoume is too thick and heavy and rigid. Three mm is often a choice for those looking for extremely lightweight kayaks, but 4 mm is the norm.

Mike Scarborough
Friendship Kayak

Messages In This Thread

S&G: How much Okume??
Pat D. -- 5/27/2008, 3:44 pm
Re: S&G: How much Okume??
Kudzu -- 5/27/2008, 6:37 pm
Re: S&G: How much Okume??
Mike Scarborough -- 5/27/2008, 5:48 pm