"Earthlink" <kelleyar_at_sprintmail.com> wrote > It appears that the seat location of my kayak is too far back. > > After researching the subject of trimming a kayak, I am even more confused > than before I started. > > Is there a simple way to check the trim? The only surefire way I know of is to paddle it in a substantial sidewind and see if it turns downwind excessively (lee cocks). If so, move the seat forward or put something heavy in the forward compartment. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Apr 22 2005 - 21:35:45 PDT
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