Michael Daly wrote:

Frederick Burroughs wrote:

Why are surfboards waxed?

Before answering that question - look up _how_ surfboards
are waxed. And with what kind of wax.


Roger. The deck of a surfboard is waxed to provide traction for the
rider's feet. Which begs the question; Given two kayaks of identical
size and shape, will the one constructed of hydrophilic material have
a speed advantage (however slight) over than one constructed of
hydrophobic material, all else being the same?





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