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

From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:23:16 -0800
Also Kirk, what differences are there with a super-light boat out in heavy conditions, in terms of handling, etc? I know we have talked about this before with respect to FG versus light SOF and S&G, but what about these fitness kayaks?

Doug 

> > 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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