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

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:32:47 -0800
Duane Strosaker wrote:
> Paddlewisers,
> 
> What Freya had to say about rudders, skegs, wings, and GPs wasn't of
> that must interest to me, because I take anything a sponsored paddler or
> someone in the "business" has to say with a grain of salt.

I have the same skepticism.  Wish I had had the access and time to examine 
the rudder/drop-down skeg more carefully.

> On the other hand, what Freya had to say that fascinated me was that she
> only drank 2.5 liters of water per day. I thought that was very little
> water. I usually drink 3 liters on a 20 NM crossing and need a another 2
> liters for the rest of the day. So I'm wondering if I'm drinking too
> much.

I also do not understand how she could make do on that little water.  It is 
about half to two thirds what all the reliable sources recommend for 
someone exercising heavily should consume.  In our rain forest climate, 
summers, I get by on about 3 liters a day, plus the moisture in fresh 
fruits and vegetables, and feel Ok, but know I am a little dehydrated.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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