Hi: Question to those with ordinary filon sides (without gelcoat):
Has the filon started to yellow or to fade badly? How long have you had it, and do you store in direct sunlight (i.e., not under roof)?
I saw a new BigHorn without gelcoat and it looks perfectly fine to me. But I don't know how the filon will change with age. I don't think the reported gelcoat advantages of "slightly easier to clean" and "more classy looking" are important enough to me to plop down $1600 extra. But I will do it if the rig will turn yellow or fade badly within a few years.
Thanks!
Has the filon started to yellow or to fade badly? How long have you had it, and do you store in direct sunlight (i.e., not under roof)?
I saw a new BigHorn without gelcoat and it looks perfectly fine to me. But I don't know how the filon will change with age. I don't think the reported gelcoat advantages of "slightly easier to clean" and "more classy looking" are important enough to me to plop down $1600 extra. But I will do it if the rig will turn yellow or fade badly within a few years.
Thanks!