Paul Ash wrote: >Does anyone here have experience of using a kite to tow a kayak? (Or a golf >umbrella, for that matter). I'd be interested in any comments. Hi, Do not normally post, but, yes I use a golf umbrella when the wind is going my way. For me, it works just fine. Stows easily. Deploys easily. Cheap to replace. Mine has the over pressure feature. Too much wind is just dumped through the flap. Of course I would not recommend an umbrella for long or extended distances. Holding the umbrella becomes tiresome and then there is fact that one hand will be unavailable for anything else. My kayak has a (much discussed/hated/loved) rudder and FWIW the combination works for me. I would estimate my best speed to date has been about 8-10 mph. Roggie ;-] Longview, WA, USA *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Apr 24 2005 - 16:35:10 PDT
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