[Paddlewise] "Training Wheels" on ultra-narrow surf ski?

Given that:

- A 17"-wide hull is faster than one that's 20"

- 20" is reasonable to balance,  17" is quite difficult, perhaps at the limit of
what's possible


Why not have a hull that's only, say 15" wide at the water line, but flares
sufficiently around the cockpit to provide a sponson effect if/when leaned?

That way, if/when the paddler could balance they'd be able to go faster, but
when they were off balance the secondary stability would keep them upright.


Clearly this doesn't work because if it did racing skis would be using it by
now.

But why doesn't it work?
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Pete Cresswell
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