What material replaced fiberglass for many kayaks in the 1980s?

Polyester and polyethylene plastic.

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  1. Polyester and polyethylene plastic ✔
  2. Carbon fiber
  3. Aluminum

Why: Polyester and polyethylene plastic kayaks were introduced in the 1980s and became common.

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Answer: Polyester and polyethylene plastic. Polyester and polyethylene plastic kayaks were introduced in the 1980s and became common.

  1. Kayaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayaking
    until the 1980s when polyester and polyethylene plastic kayaks were introduced
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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