[Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker Reviews - test criterias

> Hello Matt
> 
> I understend your conserns with respect to the tests performed. I will
> propose that the following to be performed to create objective criterias:
> 
> 1. Step: Criterias for kayaks should be based on their intended use:
> 
> Seakayak for relaxation
> Seakayak for speed
> Seakayak for surfing
> 
> Flat water kayaks for speed
> 
> White water kayak for rodeo 
> White water kayak for downstream
> 
> 2. Step: Whithin each group the following criterias should be given:
> Quality and durability of the product (score 1 to 10)
> 
> Stabitily, initial and secondary. 
> 
> Max loadcarrying capacity (weight and volume)
> 
> Space in cockpit (length and volume)
> 
> Weight  of the boat
> 
> 3. Step: Objective statical criterias as metasentric hight and uprighting
> moment at different heel anlgles  could be computed for the hulls as well
> as dynamic performence. Guidance on calculations for hulls are given in
> our company classification rules. http://www.dnv.no. Possibliy software
> exists for evaluation of kayak hull based on these criterias. 
> 
> Tor 
> 
> 


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