In a message dated 98-09-15 03:09:39 EDT, gregh_at_u1.abs.net writes: << Perhaps what you're referring to is a boat which changes its hull shape dynamically to adapt to the current conditions (weather, fatigue, desire to surf, heading relative to wind, etc.). Of course, when this boat hits the market, we'll criticise it for being one big moving part. >> Actually, Greg, it's here. Check out Ron Casterline's new Mariner. The boat actually <does> change its hull shape in the water with that wierd (but effective) sliding seat rig. People have said it's uncomfortable --- possibly, and possibly only for some --- but Ron loves it. But it does have <one> movable part --- the paddler. Otherwise, I agree with you completely. But when you edge your new Nordkapp, aren't you changing its hull shape too? The only kayaks I ever see that have no "skeg" form at all are the whitewater boats, and that's the way those guys like it! Jack *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Sep 16 1998 - 17:52:27 PDT
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