-----Original Message----- From: Ki Ayker <KiAyker_at_aol.com> > What's the difference between a VW and a Ferrari? I mean either one will >get you to the market and back. I much prefer the "sportiness" of an advanced >boat design to the sluggishness of a beginners boat. An "expert" level boat is >generally faster and more responsive and just has a better "feel" to it. > >Scott >So.Cal. I don't think that the VW vs Ferrari analogy is appropriate. In a kayak, "sportiness" is not necessarily advanced. Consider a narrow, tippy, low rocker, very straight tracking boat. This is an advanced design, but not "sporty"; some would say sluggish. Versus a sporty, high rocker, highly maneuverable boat of the same dimensions. Which is "better" in rough water? It depends whether you are playing or travelling from point A to B. On the other hand, if you are dog tired but still have miles to go, and you are struggling to stay upright in gnarly conditions, a better advanced boat would be a bit wider (but not too wide) and more forgiving. Jerry *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat May 09 1998 - 15:26:07 PDT
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