----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Smith" <wsmith_at_cts.com> > > > // The lowest wetted surface are for a given volume would be a hemisphere, // > > I hate to start a major debate, but the lowest wetted surface for a given volume > would be a sphere. A major bad design for a kayak. But, would turn easy. Actually, in the wacky world of whitewater rodeo kayaking, a sphere is a excellent kayak design. Just put points on the ends, and you've got instant cartwheeling potential! If you check out the latest designs, you'll see the puffy midsections and pointy ends. This page has pictures of all the rodeo kayak designs... http://www.freestylekayaker.com/fklo.html Cheers, Kevin ps. in case you were wondering, noseplugs are indeed mandatory when using these boats ;) *************************************************************************** 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 Tue May 15 2001 - 15:42:09 PDT
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