FOAM WANTED

VikingMatt · Post by **VikingMatt** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:44 am

Anyone know where I can get hold of foam, needed for a c1 conversion? Most of the kayak shops sell it, but at much inflated prices. Are there cheaper alternatives? Living in Europe.

chuck naill · Post by **chuck naill** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:37 am

http://www.kayakoutfitting.com/

THis is a good resource. If you have access to worn out boats you might consider harvesting the foam inside for your project.

Chuck

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 12:56 pm

Minicell is always expensive. It is the nature of the beast. Those paddling shop prices may not be as inflated as you think!

Ethafoam is reasonable alternative at a much cheaper price. Except for knee pads, it works almost as well as minicell.

Another excellent source for foam in the US is John Sweet:

http://johnrsweet.com/index.html

But, considering the small amount of foam needed for a single conversion (less than a bun), buying locally will not be much more expensive than dealing with a US supplier. Good luck.

Jan_dettmer · Post by **Jan_dettmer** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:59 pm

Here in Canada, we buy it from an industrial supplier.
It is about 125 EUR for 3 inch 32 sqft.
I think that is cheap. Buy a whole sheet and use it with other C-1
friends...

Cheers, Jan

Marko · Post by **Marko** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:11 pm

Maybe an drakkar seat system will help you with your conversion problems..

marko
www.drakkarkayaks.com

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:00 pm

So what is the name and contact information of the Canadian industrial supplier?

Jan_dettmer · Post by **Jan_dettmer** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:25 am

ALLFOAM INDUSTRIES Richmond, BC
604-277-7710

If you buy, ask them to cut the skins off!

Cheers, Jan

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 9:19 pm

Thanks for the contact data!

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