Gerald Foodman wrote: > > ...<snip>... > I also demo'd the Caribou in very strong (>>20knot) winds and found it to > weathercock uncontrollably. I thought it was a dangerous boat and said so > on paddlewise. I was thoroughly flamed by passionate Caribou fans. Go > figure! Sorry, Jerry, if you felt that you were being flamed. The intent was to enlighten, not to flame. We were simply pointing out that your conclusion was overly broad and not supported by the facts. There is a difference between saying "the boat is uncontrollable" and saying "I couldn't control the boat". Your experience with the boat implies the latter, not the former. Certainly your concerns may apply to some other paddlers as well, but it does not apply as an absolute. Others can control the boat easily, even in much more extreme conditions than you experienced. (Again, I'm sorry if you consider this to be a flame.) As for the Mariner sliding seat, if you find it uncomfortable, and if you feel you need some sort of adjustable system for adequate control, then why not add a drop-down skeg? This would allow you to fit whatever type of seat/backband you find to be the most comfortable. If you are concerned about jamming, fit a skeg with a metal rod rather than a cable for control. This makes it easier to work a jammed skeg free. "Light, not Heat" Dan Hagen Bellingham, Washington *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Sep 04 1999 - 15:56:43 PDT
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