Re: [Paddlewise] A bone head way to start the season...

From: Mark Perkins <marker_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 09:51:42 -0800
> Each pound of boat weight costs about $100 to lose.

If I may, I would like to ask a nieve question...

Could you share the benefits of having a lighter boat?

To the extent that the benefits obtain while on the water, can the same
benefit be obtained by reducing the weight of the paddler as by reducing the
weight of the boat?

Thanks,
Mark
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