Composite materials used for kayaks
Keywords:
composite materials, race kayak, fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy, kevlar.
Abstract
Composite materials are quite popular in kayak construction, especially for the hull of the boat, offering a number of advantages over traditional materials. Composite kayaks are those made from resin-impregnated laminates of fiberglass, aramid fibers, carbon fiber, or a mixture of these and other high-tech synthetic fabrics.
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[9].https://paddlingmag.com/boats/kayaks/what-are-kayaks-made-of/#Composite_kayaks
Published
2025-12-13
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Bujor A, Harsana C, Caramatescu A. Composite materials used for kayaks. Annals of ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle XI Shipbuilding [Internet]. 13Dec.2025 [cited 15Dec.2025];48:31-8. Available from: https://gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/9432
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