Re: [Paddlewise] Group Paddling - folders stability

From: <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 13:20:55 -0700
Karen H. wrote:
> 
> I've found my K-Light to be very stable. But.... after bragging to my
> husband about how difficult it is to turn, and convincing him to give it
> a try, he settled into the cockpit in a pool trial and tipped right
> over! So much for that......
> Karen

I don't see anything strange in that at all.  That K-Light is like
Zorro's grand stallion.  It will buck for any interloper.  Take the
K-Light off to the side and talk to it quietly.   Say that it is okay to
let the hubby paddle.  A hardshell knows no difference; it is without
feelings in its rigidity.  In contrast a folding kayak has a soul and
substance in its mammal like skin over frame makeup.  A folding kayak is
also quite loyal;  I think it has to do with the sponsons, although I
know I won't be able to prove it to Harold. :-)

ralph
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Received on Fri Apr 09 1999 - 11:23:51 PDT

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