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From: "Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe" <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>
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Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Hull Modification Photos and Skeg Issues
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yeah, whatever.

I find the occassional tinkering (and swearing at) of a retractable skeg
part of the game.  Like any mechanical device that changes the
characteristics of a hull so effeciently comes with a price. In certain
extreme conditions the looseness of a rockered hull is nice. we make, sell
and give skegged customers skeg tools. they're thrift store table knifes
ground into a hook, similar to a climber's nut tool.  These work well at
cleaning the skeg box of grit.  The mechanics that run the skeg are
other
story.  I'm not a huge fan of the bungie system and the wire system is a
t
better.  I'm actually working on a new system that is pretty fun and
challenging.  we'll see.

steve
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe    N   45º 39' 47"
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr.     W 122º 36' 16"
Portland, OR  97217          Web: www.aldercreek.com
Phone: 503.285.0464        Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net



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