MB wrote:

True, and a bit sad also. You need stuff which is fit for purpose
(which milk cartons may not be...different debate !!!), but I think
it's sad that the only worthy option is "buy it fom the shop". Making
your own solutions can be good fun, and just as effective (and testing
the effectivness is important... but that's the same for bought goods,
as highlighted by so many regarding the thin poly airbags).

A pal of mine who has /lots/ of Stars (up to 5 depending on
discipline, and several disciplines) for both coaching and
attainment, has been known to use Lilos from Lidls as effective
canoe aitbags. And tested them thoroughly, before full on action
and subsequently in anger.

It's usually not that difficult to come up with quite acceptable
home made options for all sorts of things. Including the boats
themselves. Where home production generally fails to compete is
turning out lots of identical things to a predicted standard, but
that'snot generally necessary if it's just for your own use.

Pete.
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