Lashing the keel to the ribs. We use a flat waxed polyester artificial sinew that is about 30% thicker than what is commonly sold. (this is available in our store).
I like this twine because it’s super strong but doesn’t create bumps underneath the skin that are prone to wear like the twisted sinew.
I use continuous lashings because they are quick and easy and I’ve never had a problem with them breaking. It takes about 30 minutes to stringer a kayak, about 3 times that for a canoe.
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