> Does anyone have any > experiences which would tend to cast doubt on it? Yes. The Ursa 350. :) This kayak has three features that make it stable when there is water in the center area where the paddler sits. The first is a large amount of flare which comes down into the water as the boat gets heavier, The second is that the rear bulkhead wraps around the paddler so that the kayak retains an air pocket on each side of his/her thighs (a continuation of the rear compartment) - Dare we say built-in "sponson"? The third is that there is a central extension of the paddler compartment that extends back low in the midline, invaginating the posterior compartment. (Designed for holding shoes) When this fills with water it places additional weight in the mid-line with air on each side. *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Dec 22 2001 - 21:46:44 PST
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