Mike wrote: (SNIP) > > Real-world behaviour is not all shown on the graphs, and is very > dependent on the paddler's various actions. If by "real world behaviour" one means how paddlers act or react under the infinite range of conditions and circumstances then finding a formula or measurement that will apply in all cases should keep some one busy for a long, long time. On the other hand, if by "real world behaviour" one means the righting moment contribution of the boat then the stability curves can provide that. One must try to avoid letting the perfect become the enemy of the good. Yes, a "number" or description that reflected every possible permutation of paddler, boat, and environment would make a lot of people happy but I don't think we will achieve that any time soon. In the meantime we can take it one step at a time and get closer. John Winters Waveform Plastics Technologies Ltd. 15 Ena Ave. South River, Ontario P0A 1X0 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 20 2000 - 12:31:12 PST
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