Re: [Paddlewise] Wing paddle and hull speed was (Re: Who Took Shaun White Sea Kayaking?)

From: Gerald Foodman <gfoodma_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:41:37 -0800
Doug wrote:
> I'm still looking for a fast sea kayak with a good top end, that has a sea
> kindly ride, low windage, responsive with some stability, and allows for an
> upright stroke when required. 

I have trouble with the notions of "seakindliness" and "responsive".  Do they actually mean anything that different paddlers can agree on?

For fast but non-racing, there are the three ruddered, plumb bow boats that come to mind; Epic 18, QCC Q700, and Nemo/Marlin.  Whether they are seakindly or responsive I could not say, though I own a Q700.  Doug, is your old Nordkapp seakindly and responsive?

Jerry
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