This piece is interesting, in many ways; http://watertribe.com/Magazine/Y2006/M09/DawnStewartKrugerized.aspx *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Tord <tord_at_mindless.com> wrote: > This piece is interesting, in many ways; > > http://watertribe.com/Magazine/Y2006/M09/DawnStewartKrugerized.aspx > > Very enjoyable (although somewhat long) narrative. That attitude of what constitutes a "real" sea kayak and it's pretty easy to fall into that. Kayakers are by no means the only ones to succumb to the idea that only their idea of something is the "real" idea. I've discovered that bicyclists are anything but immune. It's easy to forget that the experience is more than the equipment. Thanks for the link, Tord. Hope all is well with you guys. 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/ ***************************************************************************
I like the part about dragging the kayak up the beach, worked for me with a heavy kayak. The Kruger layup tends to be multiple layers of Kevlar which never yields a really rigid layup, though it will take multiple see-sawing over logs and boulders. For repeated abrasion over sharper objects it all comes down to net thickness and how concentrated the abrasion is for a given surface area of contact. I find a stiffer layup less likely to get hung up dragging over barnacles, etc., especially if I can restrict the abrasion to one stern area that has been augmented. The "floppier" layup tends to catch all the sharpies impeding the way. Of course, being able to lift the kayak probably works better for most paddlers. The Kruger canoes and kayaks are certainly seaworthy enough, as are Kleppers and other deep-water alternatives. And some of the best local sea kayakers I know still love their big touring kayaks sans rudder for the long haul, though publically they harp on mostly about their play boats. I'd love to have a Dreamcatcher; I'd not reject a free one. They look like an awesome sailor but you wouldn't catch me cart wheeling one in big surf for fun. You might catch me rigging my Dreamcatcher together with the one Craig is going to buy, lofting a big sail, bringing a bunch of beer and some good looking women; add some sunshine, and don't tell our wives. Now, that would be a good booze cruise, show-up those darn guys in their expensive party-going catamarans, you bettcha!!! http://www.marinersnegril.com/fun_and_ent.htm Na, I'll stick to a real kayak for now. Lloyd Douglas On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Tord <tord_at_mindless.com> wrote: > This piece is interesting, in many ways; > > http://watertribe.com/Magazine/Y2006/M09/DawnStewartKrugerized.aspx > > Very enjoyable (although somewhat long) narrative. That attitude of what constitutes a "real" sea kayak and it's pretty easy to fall into that. Kayakers are by no means the only ones to succumb to the idea that only their idea of something is the "real" idea. I've discovered that bicyclists are anything but immune. It's easy to forget that the experience is more than the equipment. Thanks for the link, Tord. Hope all is well with you guys. 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 11:14 PM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote: > You might catch me rigging my Dreamcatcher together with the one > Craig is going to buy, lofting a big sail, bringing a bunch of beer and > some > good looking women; add some sunshine, and don't tell our wives. Now, that > would be a good booze cruise, show-up those darn guys in their expensive > party-going catamarans, you bettcha!!! > Wouldn't that be fun though? Rafted together Kicking back in the sun with the sails up, rockin' south under a cloudless sky. Watching the girls play with their Barbies... cuz now you spilled the beans and Pam will tell BOTH of our wives and the only females we'll be able to bring along will be our grandchildren. :D Hey... that works! :) 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/ ***************************************************************************
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