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

No, paddlers can't agree on anything. Even the terms being used mean
different things to different paddlers and designers. 

Frank Goodman does have an opinion regarding seakindly:

File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat
British sea kayaking expert Frank Goodman to help organize the points you
should consider when looking ... room for paddler (higher deck), dry ride in
waves, more .... kindly feel in rough seas. The paddlers sit far enough to
...


>203.86.194.7/Sites/kask/gems/ChooseaKayaksafetypdf.pdf<

I could care less if anyone agrees with him or not. I mostly do but for
tiderace work, would like something with a bit more stability than the
Nordkapp. The new LV is a superb kayak but feels a bit piggish on a distance
paddle. Which, is why I'd like to try the Rockpool GT when I get a chance.

I do like the concept behind the Epic 18 and 18 Sport, but I'm not sure I'd
be utilizing the top end capability. Deep down, there's an underlying
feeling that the perfect compromise for myself might necessarily need to be
made by myself. 

I like Duane's direction he took in life. It was a choice that served him
well and he hasn't looked back, except to look over his shoulder at the rest
of us still struggling with spending mega bucks on kayaks and gear while
attempting to procure the perfect production kayak. That may be obfuscation
of the question, but who is getting the most satisfaction? 

DL

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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