Subject: Re: baidarka R: stability/performance vs. flexibility
From: Kirk Olsen (kolsen@imagelan.com)
Date: Fri Dec 29 2000 - 13:01:39 EST
On Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Douglas and Leticia wrote:
> I learned what flex is good for when my 22' aluminum frame double baidarka
> was towed alongside a coastguard vessel at approximately a 45 degree angle
> while full of water for several miles . A lot of lessons were learned that
> day but the baidarka survived (admittedly it now has a bit more rocker than
> when originally lashed). I am pretty sure a rigid glass boat would have
> faired much worse.
STORY I HEAR A STORY IN NEED OF TELLING!!!
If you are shy I would be happy to receive a private email ;-)
kirk
always looking to learn from others experiences.
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