RE: [Paddlewise] subjective evaluation of kayaks

From: Bob Denton <gulfstream_at_flinet.com>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 13:15:45 -0400
I think the problem with most web reviews is that they are too
subjective. The Seakayaker reviews are good but you can't query the
reviewer and they are "borrowing" the boat. 

We all know that you can't really know (in the biblical sense) a boat
until you have had the opportunity to paddle in all types of conditions
under all manner of loads. Only an owner will really have that level of
experience. 

Rating a boat on a scale is BS. It's impossible to get a meaningful
value judgment from a boat owner. The trick would be to describe the
features and functionality of a boat without being subjective. Then have
a totally subjective what I like and don’t like about this boat section.


cu


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