Matt wrote: - >BTW Peter, which kayak is it you own that >is reputed to paddle similar to an Icefloe? G'Day Matt, Thanks for the clear explanation. My boat is called a Pittarak, not normally available in the US as far as I know. Some people have said that it looks like an Icefloe but I don't think it paddles like one as it is easily manoeuvred. Its most distinctive features are a narrow and upturned bow which helps when going out though surf and a hull design which combines reasonable tracking with ease of turning and stability in rough water. In describing the Icefloe Derek Hutchinson's book has the phrase "turning is made much easier if you can take advantage of a wave passing under" which suggests to me that the Ice floe may be relatively hard to turn. I've never seen an Icefloe except in Derek Hutchinson's book. Rather than make that comparison it would probably be more useful to show you my boat. http://home.iprimus.com.au/rebyl_kayak/ . The only criticism I've heard of the Pittarak is that it is supposed to be a bit difficult in following seas without a rudder. I haven't yet experienced this, which may be because the safety gear, clothing and food in the back hatch and day hatch trims the boat. It could also be that I haven't experienced conditions that are severe enough. I'm very happy with this boat:~) All the best, PeterO (Australia) *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 21 2002 - 15:29:06 PDT
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