mini-x

[ZEBRA]

the mini -x is now being stored at kevin hatter3's so if any of the guys are wanting to try it out give kevin a pm and he will arrange for you to use it .

[TimO]

Kev, Is it free Sunday???

[jim123]

hi
i have a mini x also but noticed that the plastic is very thin on the high part of the drink holder, i was wondering if it is the same on yours.
thanks
jim

[ZEBRA]

hi jim the plastic is ok on the one we have its not thin on the cup holder at all that i could see .
but it is a problem area for all kayaks the cup holders are very difficult to get an even amount of plastic to stick to when in the moulding process .

[jim123]

have you got any ideas on how to strengthen it up.
jim

[ZEBRA]

hi Jim
its in one of those places that don't get bashed about and knocked but what i would do if it looks thin is go to b&q and buy your self a role of foil backed flash band its the same tape they use on gutters its waterproof and sticky and has a silver foil side its about £6.00 a role and then put a strip on the inside of the cup holder this will stiffen up the area and wont fall off i spoke to another kayak importer recently and they told me they use the same stuff around the scupper holes sometimes when they are a bit thin they even use it sometimes on small leaks that will certainly stiffen up your thin cup holder .

[jim123]

thanks for that sounds like a good idea, it is a great kayak and i want to keep it in good condition.

jim