George M.A. Lit., M.A. Linguistics Rhetorician/Provacateur wrote; > OK. . . here's a "literary critical" take on this question. Let's >"problematize" the reading of "harder." In addition to "harder" meaning >"more strenuous" it can also imply "requiring more skill and attention." >This latter reading was in fact my first take on this statement. I think >it's a given that paddling in following seas is some of the most demanding >because the waves sneak up behind you, and because of many boat's tendency >to broach in following seas. Good point and this ties in with the "perceived effort" that we have been talking about. It works both ways. Those who enjoy downwind paddling find it easy even when they are busting their butt to catch a wave. > (SNIP) > So is this a question of hydro-physics or a demonstration of >"textual indeterminacy" and problematic reading? Always a possibility. That's what makes it so interesting. Does the couple experiencing simultaneous orgasm have the same view as the researcher studying the event? Cheers, John Winters Redwing Designs Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft http://home.ican.net/~735769/ *************************************************************************** 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 30 1998 - 16:00:27 PDT
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