Re: [Paddlewise] Design Decisions

From: Robert C. Perkins <rperkins_at_fayettevillenc.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 19:49:15 -0400 (EDT)
John Winters wrote:

"Should one retain a traditional feature even when one knows it may not be
necessary or may not be as good as something new or different?"

I got a Swift Canoes catalog in the mail yesterday.  The Swift Osprey,
which interests me and was designed by John, has what appear to be very
straight, functional lines, very different from the traditional canoes of
my younger days.  I'm impressed and hoping to get an opportunity to try an
Osprey.

Bob

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Robert C. Perkins, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Planning
Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-630-7037     rperkins_at_methodist.edu


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