Re: [Paddlewise] Opinions

KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote:

> << Develop your own style, find out what gear, boat and techniques work best
> for you. Do drawn from organized instruction and good counsel -- that which is
> universally advisable to follow, and do always make sure all the basics are
> covered. But do, in the end, do it your own way -- and don't tell others the
> way they should do it.>>
> 
>    I believe in this philosophy as well. I must say, however, that I am a bit
> taken aback seeing those words here. I must also point out how humorous I find
> it that folks on this list should refer to Dowd and Hutchinson as "arrogant".
> Having been thoroughly lambasted in the past on this list for not wearing a
> pfd every time I'm on the water, or not sufficiently chaining my boat to the
> cars roof when I travel, etc., etc.. Please don't get me wrong, I do
> thoroughly enjoy this list and have the utmost respect for the people on it
> and the information I receive. But never have I encountered a more arrogant
> group. Perhaps this sport requires a bit of arrogance. Luckily I don't suffer
> from this affliction. It just so happens that I really do have all the answers
> :-)

Scott's sense of humor is unimpaired, which is probably why he can tolerate
our arrogance.  <G>

I was also surprised to see Dowd typified as arrogant.  I found Dowd to be
opinionated and definitive in his recommendations, but got a lot out of his
book.  I'm with Scott on this one, I guess -- anybody who srites a book on
sea kayaking probably has to have a well-developed ego, and ego is one of
the things which makes someone an "expert." The softspoken often get
"soft-listened" to.

Off to take my morning arrogance pill ... ahhh, let's make it two today.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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