Subject: Re: [baidarka] baidarka speeds
From: Ken Brunton (kbrunton@garlic.com)
Date: Sat Sep 18 2004 - 02:05:13 EDT
James Mitchell wrote:
> One thing I have found successful is to use a ThermaRest pillow for a seat.
>
I have tried this and it gives me a feeling of incredible instability.
The difference is quite strong. Am I the only one to have this
reaction? My explanation is that the air cushion breaks my direct
connection to the boat and I no longer feel that I can make the subtle
balancing moves with my body.
On the other hand, I put in a few hundred miles in a stable old
single-rigged Klepper double using a doubled thermarest mattress as a
seat. Very soft and very comfortable. But of course I was also never
concerned about subtle balancing moves in that boat.
Ken Brunton
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