> May be starps were not tight > enough, but one pedal slided forward out of the rail Best practice is to make certain that the foot pedal screw is pushed up against one of the bolts on the rail. This prevents it from sliding even if it becomes a little loose. >Any comments on drying times and conditions. Could it be dried in a hotel room >in a day I concur with Alex about the rapidity of drying. I also carry a large towel for swabbing the excess water from the inside to speed the drying. Even after long wet rides, the Kahuna is relatively dry inside (using the sea-sock). In the sunlight, the outside will dry in less than an hour. >Another thing I'ld like to know is whether the Kahuna is suitable for choppy >conditions at sea (1m to 2m sea - 15 to 20 knot winds - 2m to 4m swell). I don't know about the Kahuna, but I'm not suitable for 4m swell! I would guess a more accomplished paddler could manage. I've seen 1-1.5 m seas and 2 m Ferry wakes along with lots of diverging chop, standing waves, tricky tidal currents, etc., in NY harbor and environs. For these conditions, it is very confidence inspiring. Following seas are less copascetic. Although it's better than the K-Light in this regard, it has broaching tendencies. The Kahuna will definitely weather-cock in 20+ Kt winds, but it is controllable. I've experienced I would guess 30-35 kt winds without disaster. BTW...I don't use a rudder. As for the colors: Red is best on Saturday (especially if you're single). With luck, you won't need a kayak for Sunday... What I'd like to know is: Can anyone on the list roll a Kahuna? Rgds, Jeff *************************************************************************** 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 May 28 2003 - 18:11:10 PDT
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