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This article is from the Sea
Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by
others.
29 What are the best materials for the frame and skin in a folding kayak?
There are no "best" materials. In frames you have a choice between
foldables with all wooden frames and foldables with aluminum long
pieces combined with cross pieces made of a range of materials
including aluminum, polyethylene, polycarbonate, and fiberglass filled
nylon. All of the materials have their pluses and minuses.
Avoid listening to any of the common wisdoms about the
materials. Wooden frames don't necessarily need more maintenance than
aluminum, as you may have heard, and aluminum isn't a problem to fix
in the field, again something that is often said.
Buy a foldable with a wooden frame because you like the boat or you
have a passion for wood and its feel. The same is true for one with an
aluminum frame, i.e. follow your heart and/or the seat of your pants.
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