-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Unger <unger_at_tumtum.com> To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Date: May 28, 1999 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Pro's and Con's of the "Swede Form" > >Um.. so is there any advantage to sweed form? I know Matt thinks so >because Mariner has designed all their boats with that hull shape. >John, what do you think? Yes, I think so. I hinted at this in an earlier post. First, the Swede form takes advantage of virtual lengthening aft although some might argue the importance of this. Second, I believe that the form has a positive impact on performance when paddling into waves. Third, it may increase laminar flow if the bow gets shaped properly but I think the jury remains out on that since I have seen some data that suggests that \the bow shape and not the LCB causes this. Fourth, it looks sexy. There may be other reasons. Cheers, John Winters Redwing Designs Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft http://home.ican.net/~735769/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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