RE: [Paddlewise] A Can of Worms: British vs. American Kayaks -- Thoughts and Questions from a Novice [long]

From: Rob Cookson <rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:57:05 -0700
Hi John and All,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of 735769
>
>
> Skilled (and unskilled) paddlers will enjoy the boat that satisfies their
> needs and requirements. These requirements don't always match the
> requirements (or prejudices) of a BCU (or ACA or CRCA or
> whatever) trainer.

Thank you John for providing a voice of sanity and reason.  When I used to
sell boats I was often asked what do you paddle.  I was constantly
explaining that wasn't relevant, and trying to steer the question back to
"how do you paddle" or "how do you want to paddle" or "how do you think
you'll paddle".

Everyone needs to buy the boat best suited to _their_ needs.

Happy Paddling to All in whatever craft makes you happy!

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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