RE: [Paddlewise] FW: RE: Werner Paddles

That's the great thing about the internet and this list! We're able to
benefit from other people's mistakes.

cya

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Rob Cookson
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 1:41 PM
To: 'Paddlewise (E-mail)'
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] FW: RE: Werner Paddles


Hi Bob and all,


That's the one of the beautiful things about America, freedom of choice.  I
definately think we should all spend our money with companies whose
philosophies match our own.  Enjoy your new paddle, whatever it may be.

--
Rob Cookson
 "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Benjamin Franklin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Bob Denton
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 10:35 AM
> To: 'Rob Cookson'; 'Paddlewise (E-mail)'
> Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] FW: RE: Werner Paddles
>
>
> I did call Valley and order a day hatch kit and believe it or not, I was
> never questioned about my ability to install it. I didn't have to promise
> that I would keep the boat looking factory new when I bought the boat
> either! And I also removed the Valley seat (without telling them!) Doesn't
> it affect the image of their product when I drop in a foam seat?
>
> We're not even talking about constructing a new paddle from Werner parts,
> but making a simple length adjustment! Let's get real. Werner takes the
> anal-retentive cake in my book. Sounds like we're talking the Composite
> Nazis here?
>
> This is very interesting because I was looking at the Werner carbons this
> weekend... That's made that decision real easy...
>
> I was able to purchase my Lendal carbon crank shaft paddle in parts and
> assemble it myself to exactly my specs. I was able to tape the joint and
> play with different lengths and feather angles before I decided to make a
> permanent hole in the shaft.
>
> cya
>
> PS: I also cut the tags off my furniture.
>
> Hi Bob and all,
>
> > If that's the case I would never buy a Werner product. Who are they to
> > decide what my capabilities are! That's ABSURD!!
>
> Well, that's one way to look at it.  But call valley and see if they will
> sell you a hull and deck so you can assemble your own boat.  Or call the
> maker of your car and see if you can get it in kit form.
>
> What it is about is controlling the image of their product.
>
> There is of course no reason why you can't devise a ferrule kit
> of your own.
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> Rob Cookson
>  "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
> Benjamin Franklin
>
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