R. Schumann writes: > What will paddlers argue about if we admit that the feathered/unfeathered thing is > not that big of a deal? We could end up having to move on to other issues that > are actually important. Steve posed several questions: HAHA! >And those more important topics might be?? >Wood vs Plastic vs Fiberglass vs Kevlar?? Kevlar is best. No question. Lighter, stronger, etc. >BIG blades vs small blades?? Small is better. No doubt. Easier on joints, more efficient. >Chine vs round?? Chine, of course. How can you even ask? Can you set an edge on round? >Skeg vs Rudder?? Rudder much better. Gives finer control, more efficient on long trips. Who could seriously question this obvious conclusion? >Tracking vs maneuverability?? Tracking. We are talking sea not ww kayaks. If you want to play get a go-cart. >Displacement vs planning?? What the heck does this mean? Paddle float vs sp*ns*n?? SPONSON. Try em you'll like em. No one who thinks about it could possibly come to any other conclusion. There. These matters are finally put to bed. No further discussion necessary. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue May 02 2000 - 19:29:02 PDT
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