Larry Edwards wrote: > ...SNIP... > Sure, it's fun to have a kayak that will let you cover lots of > miles in a day, but for most folks I recommend kayaks that have a > wider margin of safety than those like the Nordkapp. (Of > course this also depends on the size, torso length and shoulder > mass of the person -- skinny kayaks can be quite stable for smaller > people.) If a boat has too much stability is is difficult to heel and feels awkward in steep waves. If a boat has too little stability it is difficult to keep upright in breaking waves or chaotic seas. The optimal degree of stability lies somewhere in between. The case for moderation in stability is put forward quite eloquently in the most recent issue of Kanawa (in an article written by John Winters). Dan Hagen *************************************************************************** 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 Mon May 18 1998 - 20:08:07 PDT
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