I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On Jun 5, 12:12*pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

Flintstones come to mind, especially when the chain breaks.
http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-cont...Rubble-Car.jpg

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JS

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On 6/5/2011 2:30 AM, James wrote:
On Jun 5, 12:12�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

Flintstones come to mind, especially when the chain breaks.
http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-cont...Rubble-Car.jpg

You really should be thanking me for supporting your local economy
(Rotovelos are built in Dromana).

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Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Pseudo Usenet Cops
 

On 6/7/2011 12:31 AM, Jym Dyer wrote:
Why does Mr. Dyer think he was appointed as a Usenet policeman.

=x= A policeman enforces laws. I simply criticize. It shouldn't
take too many neurons to discern the difference between the two.

Why is Tom Sherman massively cross-posting off-topic crap ...
If Mr. Dyer followed the development of the thread, the answer
would be obvious.

=x= Why would Mr. Dyer -- or anyone at all for that matter --
give a flying **** about the boring minutiae of whatever new
off-topic side-issue that Tom Sherman flitted off to, in the
manner of a teeny-brained moth? Being a repetitive dimwit
is one thing; taking it to Banana/Ape**** levels of annoyance
with excessive off-topic cross-posting, quite another.
_Jym_

Why does Mr. Dyer hardly ever post anything but complaints about other
person's postings?

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Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/.

First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything
works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is
getting in and out.

[1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp.

Is this possible?
http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg

- Frank Krygowski

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic
polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks
of recent vintage.


You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea
kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way.

They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats.

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote:
On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/.

First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything
works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is
getting in and out.

[1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp.

Is this possible?
http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg

- Frank Krygowski

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic
polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks
of recent vintage.


You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea
kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way.

They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats.

I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile?

--
Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Pseudo Usenet Cops
 

On 6/6/2011 10:31 PM, Jym Dyer wrote:

Being a repetitive dimwit
is one thing; taking it to Banana/Ape**** levels of annoyance
with excessive off-topic cross-posting, quite another.

Global Usenet filters eliminate that problem, and anyone that is really
upset with the excessive off-topic cross-posting can take advantage of
the filtering capability of their newsreader (including Google Groups).

What's a tad annoying is that these posters often will change their
"from" address to try to get around everyone's filters, but if you
design your filters carefully this can usually be solved. They are
professional pests that annoy people that let themselves be annoyed.

You are not going to fix these persons core problems so try to be
compassionate and work around them.

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

"Tºm Shermªn °_°" " wrote in message
...
On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote:
On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm ShermªnT °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15?pm, T?m Sherm?n? ?_?""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/.

First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything
works. ?Handling is standard recumbent trike. ?Biggest adjustment is
getting in and out.

[1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp.

Is this possible?
http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg

- Frank Krygowski

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic
polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks
of recent vintage.


You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea
kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way.

They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats.

I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile?

--
Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Yes. I don't think the composites are appropriate for most general
recreational use.

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On 6/7/2011 8:34 PM, Tºm Shermªn °_° wrote:
On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote:
On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/.

First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything
works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is
getting in and out.

[1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp.

Is this possible?
http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg

- Frank Krygowski

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic
polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks
of recent vintage.


You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea
kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way.

They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats.

I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile?


Usually lighter, compared to a poly boat the same rough dimensions.

Two other reasons they are desirable is 1) the surface finish is
smoother, which some people claim makes a difference in boat speed. 2)
the composite boats are more fragile, but are also much more repairable.

There are sold HDPE "welding kits" for plastic boats, with a few sticks
of the same plastic and instructions on how to apply heat with a heat
gun or soldering/heating iron.

....one example, with pics of use:
http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php

(note that I have not had to use any of these kits yet.... the
urethanesupply kit page above, I just found on Google)

The HDPE plastic does not re-liquify when heated however, it just gets
really soft & tacky. The repair is not as strong as the original
undamaged plastic.

Also, poorly-designed poly boats can develop stress cracks at given
locations and if these are patched with a welding kit, they may still
crack out when the boat is used.

I am a Rotovelonaut!
 

On 6/8/2011 7:50 AM, DougC wrote:
On 6/7/2011 8:34 PM, Tºm Shermªn °_° wrote:
On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote:
On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/.

First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything
works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is
getting in and out.

[1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp.

Is this possible?
http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg

- Frank Krygowski

No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation.

However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic
polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made
kayaks
of recent vintage.


You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea
kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way.

They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats.

I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more
fragile?


Usually lighter, compared to a poly boat the same rough dimensions.

Two other reasons they are desirable is 1) the surface finish is
smoother, which some people claim makes a difference in boat speed. 2)
the composite boats are more fragile, but are also much more repairable.

There are sold HDPE "welding kits" for plastic boats, with a few sticks
of the same plastic and instructions on how to apply heat with a heat
gun or soldering/heating iron.

...one example, with pics of use:
http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php

(note that I have not had to use any of these kits yet.... the
urethanesupply kit page above, I just found on Google)

The HDPE plastic does not re-liquify when heated however, it just gets
really soft & tacky. The repair is not as strong as the original
undamaged plastic.

Also, poorly-designed poly boats can develop stress cracks at given
locations and if these are patched with a welding kit, they may still
crack out when the boat is used.

My Rotovelo has a steel cruciform frame, so the body is not a structural
member. Composite velomobiles are often monocoque or semi-monocoque.
Both end up weighing about the same, but the paint on the composite
bodies is easily damaged.

--
Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.