Re: [Paddlewise] Nordkaap vs Falcon 18?!

From: John Winters <735769_at_ican.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 1998 14:35:37 -0500
Bob wrote;


(SNIP)

>They have a Kevlar Nordkap with a skeg and large cockpit. I >haven't
>tried the boat yet but I wonder how the boats would compare in >terms
>of efficiency, tracking, handling and sea worthyness. Especially >in
>confused seas..

The Nordkap with a skeg is a hard boat to turn but it tracks well. The
large cockpit is good a the originals had the typical English cockpit that
only an anorexic teen could get into without physical harm.

I liked the boat even though it may not be as quick as some more recent
designs.

Cheers,
John Winters
Redwing Designs
Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
http://home.ican.net/~735769/

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