Come on now, why would you want to paddle a Pirouette (no offense Bob McD)when you could paddle a Wave Sport Diesel or Pyranha I-3. Innovations in basic river running vessels are found in many new school boats and having a flat, planning hull can make the ride quite fun. Not to mention easier to learn in, more stable and predictable. My answer is that a Pirouettte is faster and less stable. I really like mine for that, but my Sabre, antique that it is, is even less stable which equals more responsive. And the longer boats get sky-high enders. And besides, I can't fit my foot, which has a permanent right angle bend at the ankle, into most modern playboats. So old boats for an old boater are ok in this instance. I'll be spending three weeks on the Colorado in the Grand Canyon a month from now in my lovely purple Pirouette. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 18 2004 - 09:26:30 PDT
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