[Paddlewise] Serious kayakers

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 15:15:45 -0500
rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
> 
> Actually there should be levels of seriousness.  Paddlers would be
> awarded AKA Fingers which would be akin to the BCU Star system. The AKA
> stands for the Assembling Kayak Association.  One Finger goes for
> proficiency in assembling a Klepper and Folbots, the lowest level.  Two
> Fingers for assembling Nautiraid and Feathercrafts.  Three Fingers is a
> level of proficiency not yet reached by any kayaker...

Makes sense to me. People who assemble folding kayaks have been in
danger of _losing_ fingers for years. I've never actually lost any, but
I've gotten a few good pinches. Now they have a chance to get some back.

Steve (sinverguenza y mal criado)
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