From: "Wes Boyd" <boydwe_at_dmci.net> > At 04:39 PM 12/15/01 -0800, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe wrote: > >Marinell asks: > > > >What exactly does "maximum capacity" for a kayak mean? > > > > > >It is a rough estimate of how much the boat will hold and still maintain > >some buoyancy and *reasonable* handling characteristics.[...] > > Second the motion. Since there are no real standards, it's pretty much > someones opinion, and those opinions are notably conservative, and not to > be taken as gospel. If anyone wants my vote on a reasonable approach, I'd favor the way P&H do it. In the brochures for their kayaks, they have a graph showing the weight range that the kayak is designed for. It is easy for someone to look up the weight they plan on paddling with (ie - day paddle or overnight tripping weight) and see whether the kayak is appropriate. Having minimum weights as well as maximum reinforces the idea that a kayak can be too big and not just too small. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Dec 16 2001 - 11:35:15 PST
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