Yeah, and I also know the Mariner line (which you usually mention, but didn't this time for a change!) is legendary for carrying the paddler over the waves rather than diving into them. The Elan is one I'd love to try one day. In terms of ugly American kayaks, the Elan is an exception. It really is a thing of beauty combining form and function. Wish I had the bucks. One day. http://image55.webshots.com/455/9/36/0/2744936000028737261tRmLkB_ph.jpg DL _____ On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 12:03 AM, Robert Livingston <bearboat2_at_comcast.net> wrote: It is hard to judge the profile of the waterline from an overhead view of the kayak (the seamline) If you cut off in your mind the part of the bow that is not even in the water, the waterline width is probably increasing more linearly... I noticed that the volume of the Spartan is 90 gallons which is the same volume as my RPM Max white water kayak. Interesting, huh? I bet that kayak will be a wet ride. But Doug probably doesn't care after his Nordy; he's used to that. I, on the other hand, really dislike wet rides and much prefer a boat to rise over the waves as opposed to cutting through them. Even in my drysuit. Maybe if I wore a face mask and used a snorkel..... nahhhhh. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Mar 30 2010 - 23:58:11 PDT
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