Re: [Paddlewise] German Kayaks

From: Ira Adams <iadams_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 98 22:52:04 -0500
>We find them more suitable for fairly calm water rather than big seas 
>and high winds (6'+ and 35 knot +) and with fairly light loads. With a 
>180 lb paddler and a kayak loaded for four days, in those heavy 
>conditions the kayak was difficult to handle and keep on course, even 
>with the skeg fully deployed in the rudder position.
Just out of curiosity, which kayaks would be easy to handle in 6+ foot 
waves and 35+ knot winds???

Ira  Adams



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