Subject: Re: [baidarka] Number of Boats, Was: Umiak
From: brian.nystrom@att.net
Date: Tue Oct 16 2001 - 09:56:55 EDT
> My wife has a Nordkapp HM and I recommend other boats. It's a beast to paddle in following seas. You really have to put it on edge to turn it. The Nordkapp
> HS would be a much better choice.
I more or less agree with you up to this point. The HM is certainly a challenging boat to paddle.
> Unless you are willing to commit to your
> leans in rough and windy weather I think the HM could be dangerous.
This seems like quite an overstatement to me. I've had mine out in pretty rough conditions and it's never let me down. Yes, it can be tiring to paddle, since leans and corrective strokes are often the order of the day. I would also recommend avoiding situations that require quick maneuvers, as Norkapps of ANY flavor won't turn in a hurry. If this is what you meant, fine, but I think "dangerous" is too strong a word.
On the plus side, when you're out to make tracks in comfortable conditions, the HM is superbly suited. Although I haven't used mine for anything other than day trips, I've heard from other owners that it really comes into its own when loaded.
One thing that really surprised me was the large number of Nordkapps at the Delmava Retreat. It's hardly what I would call a "Greenland" boat and it's poorly suited to learning Greenland skills (that's why I built an SOF boat), but it must have something going for it if so many experienced paddlers choose it.
-- RegardsBrian
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