Re: [Paddlewise] observation from Blackburn Challenge

Kirk,

I totally agree about stability. The 17 inch wide Fenn Elite was
kicking my butt in the ocean, so I switched to the 19 inch wide Fenn XT. I'll
be using the XT in the US Surfski Champs at San Francisco on August 4th,
because the water gets so wild there. I also recently bought the 18 inch wide
Fenn Swordfish as a step up in performance and will start using it after the
champs. But I'll be saving the XT for the rough days. I don't believe I could
ever be good enough to handle a 17 wide surfski well on the ocean. I can keep
upright on them, but being able to apply full power for the forward stroke
while bouncing around is another thing.


Duane Strosaker

Southern California
>________________________________
> From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
>Subject: [Paddlewise] observation from Blackburn Challenge
> It was
interesting to a very real case of paddling a 'slower' boat being
>faster. 
Because there's no need to brace, or for the core muscles to
>get tired out
from balancing.
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