I can agree with that. If there is something quantifiable as "secondary" stability it happens at or before the highest point on the stability curve. At 11:05 PM -0800 11/22/00, Matt Broze wrote: >I don't disagree that there might be some minor benefits to a capsizing >paddler to have a large backside of the curve (or a even a flatter top of >the curve that might provide a slight warning). What I'm saying is with >regards to what an expert considers "secondary stability" in a kayak these >things are irrelevant, not that they are irrelevant all the time and for all >reasons. -- Nick Schade Guillemot Kayaks 824 Thompson St, Suite I Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 659-8847 Schade_at_guillemot-kayaks.com http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/ >>>>"It's not just Art, It's a Craft!"<<<< *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Nov 23 2000 - 07:58:45 PST
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