Subject: RE: baidarka stability/performance vs. flexibility
From: Chuck Holst (CHUCK@MULTITECH.COM)
Date: Fri Dec 22 2000 - 18:47:45 EST
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I think these ivory joints and sliders were there to prevent wear on the
joints, I do not know they actually made it more flexable. They would have
worked just as well without the ivory joints but they would not have been
as durable.
Peter
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Mark Rogers of Superior Kayaks would agree with you. He says that when he
has finished lashing a keel together -- and he has done dozens, if not
hundreds -- the keel is as rigid as a single piece of wood. Of course, he
probably uses jute. I wonder if leather doesn't stretch more -- anyone know?
Chuck Holst
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