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 *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Mar 05 2011 - 01:23:33 PST
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