In a message dated 9/25/2001 11:05:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kwhilden_at_yourplanetearth.org writes: > I actually disagree with that rudders always increase forward paddling > efficiency. I control my boat's direction with slight edging, not > corrective strokes, and thus a rudder would only add drag. I have heard > Umm, don't most, if not all flat water racing kayaks use rudders? In fact, I think most surfskis have rudders as well. Why do all of the fastest boats have rudders if simply edging the boat is so efficient? Just wondering, Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** 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 Sep 25 2001 - 17:17:24 PDT
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