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Composite: combining the typical or essential characteristics of different materials in the making of a boat. In the 1970s composite kayaks were made of fiberglass which resulted in previously unattainable shapes and strength to weight ratios. Fiberglass is what made the modern sport of sea kayaking possible, with Brittain and the Pacific Northwest of the USA taking the lead. Over the decades, other fabrics such as Kevlar began to be used which resulted in stronger and lighter boa …