Re: [Paddlewise] Re White Water Boats

----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Whilden <kevin_at_yourplanetearth.org>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 7:26 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Re White Water Boats


>...  buy a boat with low volume stern and sharp chines. Anything else is a
waste
> of time in the surf, and your learning potential will be severely limited.

Sorry Kevin, I disagree on this. Wayne is looking for a kayak he can learn
to
surf with, not a kayak that surfs by itself. These kayaks you suggest are
surfing machines with flat ends, good starting point from where to learn
enders, cartwheels, and all the difficult stuff. He´s not looking for a boat
to play 360's, but to run a wave safely, controlling speed, direction, and
capsizing.

Even an RPM will be too different from any seakayak ! I'll insist on a
Dancer or any 2nd generation w.w. kayak.

Just trying to help. Don't won't to start a flame here.

Best regards .-

Fernando Lopez Arbarello
Kayak Argentina - Sea Kayaking Mailing List
www.topica.com/lists/kayak_argentina
kayak_argentina_at_uol.com.ar


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