From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net> > Theory 3: (The one I'm about to propose) > The GTS is a very stiff tracking kayak that doesn't easily maintain a turn > even once the turn has been started (which was my experience--it took me 22 > seconds to do a 180 degree leaned turn--and 43 seconds when I held the kayak > level--using only broad forward sweep strokes on the right side Matt, do you have the numbers for the GT for comparison? Its extra beam is often offered as a reason for its easier turning. The wider midsection is supposed to allow the keel to be lifted easier and aid in turning. I've noticed a difference, but haven't seen anything like an objective test. 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 Wed Jan 16 2002 - 09:53:23 PST
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