Matt Broze wrote: back in 1986, I suggested they stand a kayak up > on end and measure the volume to the rear of the cockpit and in front of the > footpedals of a paddler with a standard inseam length and foot size. Any > compartments could be measured separately. Even then a kayak with useable > storage space next to the seat or more cockpit behind the paddler than usual > would be penalized. > Matt Broze > http://www.marinerkayaks.com I must have missed something here. If the objective is to determine how much gear a paddler could carry in his/her boat, why penalize the boat for the useable space inside the cockpit. I know it presents an emptying problem if the boat gets flooded but I believe the discussion had to do with gear packing volume. Folding kayaks have useable space inside of the cockpit alongside the paddler and a means for securing it in place, i.e. the longerons and ribs can accept straps to hold gear in. It depends on the folding kayak. The K-Light has some room in the cockpit but not as much as Klepper single. The advantage of storing things in the cockpit area is that it is neutral area in terms of trim. Also items inside the cockpit are more conveniently accessed while underway. Several companies including Long Haul Products sell what are termed cockpit bags, i.e. bags meant to fit inside of a folding kayak directly alongside the paddler or his/her legs. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jun 10 1999 - 05:04:03 PDT
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