Re: [Paddlewise] How tough are SOF

Rob,

If I can jump in here on your response to Doug...

Thanks for the post.  Truth is I've been mulling this SOF thing over for a 
long time.  In fact I almost took Michael Jackson's place in a SOF class 
with Cape Falcon.  My wife convinced me to go to New York City instead so I 
never followed up on the SOF opportunity.  I'm going to get in touch with 
Brian.  I think we'll have a lot to talk about.  SOF and Hawaii!

Gordin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
>
> Brian Schulz (Cape Falcon Kayaks) is fun to paddle with, an energetic mind
> to say the least. He does beat the hell out of his boats, too. On the link
> below  his pinky SOF (what was he thinking, really?) is juxtaposed nicely 
> in a decent  rock garden. The photos are from the PCTIKS (Pacific Coastal 
> Traditional Inuit  Kayak Symposium), many of which I took.
>
> _http://capefalconkayak.com/pctiksphotos.html_
> (http://capefalconkayak.com/pctiksphotos.html)
>
> The PCTIKS event spurred much debate regarding their use in coastal waters
> on the qajaqusa web site. Some boaters questioned the seaworthyness in  a
> coastal setting, raising concerns of holing the boat, crushing the frame, 
> etc.  Even some died in the wool SOF'ers would not bring theirs as it elevated 
> the risk a bit much, in their opinion. Personally, I don't agree with the 
> dissenters that only a hardshell boat with bulkheads and hatches meets ocean paddling
> seaworthyness standards. I've done most of my best trips in a Khatsalano, 
> a
> different animal I know, but is more SOF like than my NDK Romany HV. It 
> has
> proven to be a very durable boat. The link below is a story I posted on 
> another
> board. Good pics of one of Brian's boat designs.
>
> _http://www.ukseakayakguidebook.co.uk/osa_peninsula/art_osa_pen.htm_
> (http://www.ukseakayakguidebook.co.uk/osa_peninsula/art_osa_pen.htm)
>
> The focus then turned into a what features your boat needs to  have
> discussion. A deck line we can tow you from, serious floatation and design 
> one could
> handle. Brian made a group buy of Corey Freedman's extra long float  bags 
> and
> those without good floatation bought them there. Everyone survived.
>
> My point: SOF's are very tough. Do they have vulnerabilites? Don't we 
> all.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rob G
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