> >Swap paddlers -- the Nordkapp now gets a 2, because the inexperienced guy >can't stay in it. The experienced guy gives the Vizcaya a 2, by comparing >it to the Nordkapp. I do think that there is some value in comparing boats to each other. Not as value judgements, but by being able to say for example, that a particular boat tracks like a GTS, but has the initial stability of a Romany. Or that the boat weathercocks slightly, though not as bad as an unloaded Sealion. I find that comparisons often help. True, they are no replacement for actually paddling a boat in a variety of situations, but at least provide a starting point. Someone with the time and motivation ought to through together a comparison database. There are enough similarities between boats that I think that I'd find it valuable. -Patrick (four boats, all different) *************************************************************************** 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 Fri May 11 2001 - 11:15:14 PDT
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