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Q: Why is plastic better for kayaks in water?
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What are polycarbonate kayaks?

A Kayak made out of clear plastic so you can see through it into the water.


What type of plastic are rotomolded kayaks made from?

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Kayaks are made of what that helps them float?

Because the kayak is hollow and doesn't weight too much, it floats instead of sinking. The material changes, but most kayaks are made from plastic or wood.


Can kayaks sink?

All kayaks will sink if filled with enough water. It changes how much is needed, though.


What is one way that the kayaks are made waterproof?

The Type of plastic that they use is one way that made it waterproof


Is it possible to buy a kayak in Ketchikan Alaska?

Yes, Ketchikan has Wal-mart, which sell cheap, plastic kayaks in that time of the year. Also, Ketchikan has a store called Tongass Marine & Outdoors and they also sell Kayaks for a more exspensive price but its much better. I would either recommend that you order them online however for you can have a better selection. Also, I know Tongass Marine and Outdoor sells inflatable kayaks. They work just as good as the real ones! And easy to transport too :) Also you can just rent them from the Rec Center.


What are some hotels that rent kayaks?

There are many hotels that rent kayaks. The types of hotels that rent kayaks would be ones that have immediate access to water. An example of this type of hotel would be, Rent Hotel in Nakhodka Russia.


Do Olympic kayaks use rudders?

in white water no in racing yes


How are kayaks rotomolded?

Kayaks are remolded by taking tiny plastic beads and putting them into a big kayak mold. The mold is then heated up and rotated around until the plastic beads conform to the kayak mold. The mold is then cooled, and the kayak is removed, cleaned up, then the seat, hatches, and deck rigging are installed.


What were kayaks originally made out of?

Fishing kayaks are boats that are made of a plastic polymer known as linear polyethylene. This type of material tends to be a bit stronger than the usual plastics and as such, these kayaks tend to run a little more pricey.


Are aluminum containers for water better than plastic?

Yes, because you can reuse aluminum containers for water. After a bit, chemicals in plastic will start to seep into the water.


Are kayaks aerodynamic?

Kayaks are hydrodynamic not aerodynamic. Aerodynamic means 'of the air'. People don't fly on kayaks.