Re: [Paddlewise] Outside vs. Inside Edge for Turning in Surf

On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 12:15 AM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote:

>
>
> In tide races I lean downstream or lean down-direction of the water
> movement to negate water piling on the opposite side inducing a flip, so
> tuning port for example is fine if the water is moving againt the starboard
> hull but then I'd be pushed in that direction regardless. For standing waves
> in a race I usually lean to the inside of the turn for turning. I'll have to
> experement a bit. Some times it depends on hull design.
>

I am certainly not an expert surfer... or even a competent surfer. So having
said that I can feel free to comment. :D

>From the standpoint of the kayak itself there is little difference between
edges since the main point is to get some rocker into the water rather than
the flatter keel. Doug's remarks resonate in my mind. And I have a tendency
to always edge into my paddle blade in the water just from the standpoint of
having a ready brace.

This weekend we should have a crapload (for some reason my spell-checker
flagged that word LOL) of wakeboard boats going back and forth in front of
the lake house so I will grab a kayak and see whether I like edging away
from my paddle blade. Sitting here on my sofa watching I Love Lucy re-runs
the idea seems unnatural, somehow. :P


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkaaking.net
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