Craig Jungers wrote: > On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Rafael en prodigy <silidriel_at_prodigy.net.mx >> wrote: > >> This is probably one of the smartest mails I have read. >> Robert Livingston is still on the top in kayak design and understanding. >> >> Very clear and right on the spot. >> >> You've got that right, Rafael. Well written and to the point. Except that > Robert missed one important detail: kayaks (with an occupant) are remarkably > stable.... inverted. :P > > > Craig Jungers > Moses Lake, WA > www.nwkayaking.net But slow. Very slow. <grin> I think it's the added resistance factor of the hatch covers, and I will soon publish a study comparing the fluid dynamics of various types of hatch covers. (As a bonus, this should have the added benefit of letting you improve gas mileage while the boats are on your vehicle.) -- Darryl *************************************************************************** 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 11 2009 - 07:59:44 PDT
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