RE: [Paddlewise] Ballast

From: Kirk Olsen <kolsen_at_imagelan.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 16:16:48 -0500 (EST)
On Fri, 13 Feb 1998, K. Whilden wrote:

> Can somebody please remind why there is so much interest in ballast?

The interest started from adjusting trim.

My comments have been as "support" since the two boats I've
paddled with ballast had it added as support.  Both boats
were roughly 19' with a 17" beam skin frame replicas.

I completely agree that skills are preferable to ballast.

kirk
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