Yes, it is, even on a sandy beach. What's sandpaper made of? :-)

It's really not that much trouble. I find it works best for fairing if the rubstrips are under the main layer of glass.

Laszlo

I would second that.  I have a couple of chessies that are a few years old and I have already done "temporary" patchs on bow and stern of one.  I plan to sand out scratches, add rub strips and then revarnish the hulls of both. 

 By the way, I believe a kayak should be enjoyed.  I try to avoid rocks but beaches are sort of essential and in any significant waves you do not want to try to come in sideways so the bow does get a "sanding" so to speak.  

Ed

I have used ash rub strips on my kayak with great success but over time they have splintered and are not worth repairing. I replaced one of the ash strips with a brass rub strip and will do the same to the other end. The brass adds a minor amount of weight compared to the extra protection you get. That is my $0.02 CAD.

Robert N Pruden

Thanks, Laszlo, Ed and Robert. I appreciate your help.

 Mark