In a message dated 11/21/00 12:26:47 AM, qayaq_at_pacifier.com writes: << In a vessel so connected to conditions and "captain's skills", stability is the other 1/3 of the factor (and the key is to honing the captain's skills in harmony with ambient conditions.) Much like learning to ride a bike, (a skill I have mastered, if I may brag), one can get-used-to a 'tippy' kayak with LOTS of patience and practice. >> This is reassuring in that it says that if I hang in there with my boat I can get to the level of comfort I want. This is the fundamental reason for me reading as much of this as I have. The issues I've had with comfort in my boat have lead to extreme frustration on my part. Perhaps understanding how a 23+" boat can be tippy will give me some tools to dealing with my own sense of being "filled with tension, fear, and a sense of cold, miserable impending doom." Thanks to all of you who have contributed. I don't always understand what you are saying but I get the drift. Joan Spinner Still working on her CD Gulfstream *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Nov 21 2000 - 07:24:56 PST
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