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Why do FirstLight kayaks use foam in the bow and stern?

April 26, 2017BOW firstlight foam kayaks Stern

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Why do FirstLight kayaks use foam in the bow and stern?

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We use foam to define the 3-dimensional profile at either end of the kayak to minimise the weight and to protect the canopy from abrasion and impact damage. There are no hard components rubbing against the skin at the ends. These are typically high wear areas in folding kayaks.