> Why is it that feathercrafts are thought not to capsize? I've heard it > from someone wanting to go on a trip of mine, who had no experience in > wet exit or recovery, who said it was OK 'cause she just got a > feathercraft. > May be, whoever who said that, meant higher stability of most folders compared to hardshells due to sponsons (and this is true). Folders are generally more stable just because most of them are wider than any hardshell :-). Of course, the statement that F-craft (or any kayak) is not capsizeable - is not true. Alex. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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