I would like to comment that in addition to setting the fore and aft trim, you should pay particular attention to where the weight is in relation to the middle of the boat (cockpit area). Weight that is far away from the cockpit area makes controlling the boat more difficult. This is what is called "swing weight". To understand this, grab a broom by the brush end and swing it around. Now, grab the broom by the handle end and swing it around. It's much easier to swing it when the weight (the broom end) is closer to you body. This same principle holds true for kayaking. If you have heavy weights in the bow and stern, you'll have to exert more energy to turn the boat than if the weight was closer to the cockpit. Always try to pack your kayak with the heavies items close to the cockpit and down low (nearer the hull than the deck). Cheers, Dave Dave Williams paddler_at_loxinfo.co.th http://paddleasia.com Phuket, Thailand *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Sep 02 1999 - 22:23:17 PDT
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