Matt wrote: <<Why? Because when your bow is trapped under water you lose control of it to the water. The water washing over your cockpit might get inside of even a good fitting spraydeck. I don't want a boat that puts its bow 14" underwater and the cockpit 6" under in following seas even if the increased tendency to broach as a result is well controlled by a skeg or rudder. I would consider that dream a nightmare.>> I guess you were referring to my post on the storm paddling we did at Christmas? I guess one man's dream might be another's nightmare. =:-o) So have you paddled a kayak that does not bury on a steep 6'-8' face when you surf a course straight down the face? Don't say a Mariner cuz I've seen them pearl in surf with the best of them. Even a blunt bow whitewater boat will sub out in these conditions. The conditions I was referring to were a bit more than typical *following seas*. I find that controlling the bow when it is under water is similar to controlling it above water, just more dynamic and different. Steve Scherrer Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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