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Canoe Nomenclature & Types of Boats. Canoe Parts and Terms . Importance Communication between paddlers Knowing capability of boat Safety. Canoe Parts and Terms. Wood Canoes. First Generation Aesthetically appealing Issues Expensive Fragile . Aluminum. Aircraft technology
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Canoe Parts and Terms • Importance • Communication between paddlers • Knowing capability of boat • Safety
Wood Canoes • First Generation • Aesthetically appealing • Issues • Expensive • Fragile
Aluminum • Aircraft technology • Indestructible • Most popular • Flat bottomed • Issues • Sticks to rocks • Reflects water temp
Fiberglass • Plastic resin reinforced with glass fibers • Relatively inexpensive • Issues • Heavy • Not very strong
Kevlar • Strength • Lightweight • Strong as steel • Abrasion resistance • Resistance to tearing • Issues • Expensive • Can be punctured
ABS • ASB: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene • Flexible • Virtually indestructible
Solo Outfitting Air Bag Saddle Thigh Strap
C1 • Decked canoe • Kayak outfitting • Canoe paddle
Kayak • Fully decked • Sit down • Double blade paddle • Types • Recreational • Sea • Whitewater • Sit-on-top