>A problem with the forward bulkhead as the footrest, is that the bulkhead >may fail with injurious or boat sinking consequences if the boat does an >ender into a sandbar or rock. Assuming were talking about a properly built and reinforced bulk if need be head I disagree that foot pegs are a better system or that they would be less dangerous. I think in most cases foot pegs would break during lesser manageable pirouette or enders. Once that happens you'd slide forward and get worked. If I'm getting jammed forward with enough force to break my bulk head I in trouble no mater what? Before I bought ordered my Romany I spoke with a few designers about, Aled William (designer of the Romany), Nigel Dennis, and Nigel Foster and all said a properly built bulk head was safer. Pegs are American thing. It allows one boat to built for many people and resale easier. that's my 2¢ anyway JFF *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 22 2001 - 15:23:56 PST
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