> Fresh water is less dense. Hence, the displacement of kayak's hull > is greater. More wetted area equals a more 'sluggish' feel. This was the first explanation that occured to me. Another one is that less dense fresh water provides less thrust (and takes less efforts) at every stroke; on the other hand, there is also less resistance to forward movement. *************************************************************************** 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 Mon May 17 2004 - 23:35:37 PDT
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