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Re: Skene vs. Putz
By:Tom Kurth
Date: 10/16/1999, 8:48 pm
In Response To: Re: Skene vs. Putz (Mike Hanks)

Putz's version suffers from a

> plunging bow and weathercocking.

Please explain to this novice what these terms mean and how they would affect paddling on quiet, small lakes that sometimes can be plagued by moderate breezes. Should I raise the bow as Skene or follow Putz's version? Thanks, Tom.

Messages In This Thread

graphing points for Putz Walrus forms
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/15/1999, 3:40 am
Re: graphing points for Putz Walrus forms
Ben -- 10/16/1999, 8:03 pm
Re: graphing points for Putz Walrus forms
Tom Kurth -- 10/15/1999, 8:14 pm
Re: Skene vs. Putz
Mike Hanks -- 10/15/1999, 11:20 am
Re: Skene vs. Putz
Tom Kurth -- 10/16/1999, 8:48 pm
Re: Skene vs. Putz
Mike Hanks -- 10/17/1999, 12:50 am
No problemo Dude
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/15/1999, 4:41 pm