Re: [Paddlewise] triple as a single for the Jolly Green Giant?

Keith Wrage <keith.wrage_at_charter.net> wrote:

>> OK, as noted in my recent pegleggin' posts - I'm 6'8", 250 lbs - paddling
a CD Storm that I'm beginning to think is flat out too small.  [snip]  The
Pygmy site says [using their triple as a single] is doable - noting that
some large paddlers (280 lbs +) use it as a single.  CLC does not recommend
using their triple as a single.  >>

Woof.  That's a lot of boat for one paddler to yard around, especially in a
wind.  That said, it is a cost-effective solution to the need to run the
kids out for a paddle, you in the center hole.  On the types of waters you
describe, might be OK.  In 15 knots of wind, you would be very taxed to keep
it on track, rudder or not.

Off-PW, Keith and I have discussed further mods to his cockpit on the Storm.
I think his peglegging may stem from lack of blood flow to extremities, but
he does not report the characteristic tingling it produces.  Maybe some sort
of non-nerve-related muscle lock?

I recall experiencing sudden, complete leg failure, with no advance warning
on exiting to shore once, so I wonder if it is his sciatica nerve.

You can't go wrong having a triple around, in any case -- very versatile
boat.

--
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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