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looks good! - want long term report.
By:mike allen
Date: 8/14/2001, 4:18 pm
In Response To: Ah, I get it... . *Pic* (Pete Roszyk)

: Hi there, Mick.

: I think I got it now: the kayak wants to spin about its long axis, and this
: puts lots of torque on that center assembly. Just like you said.

: Still, it's not too much trouble to account for that, as you point out. The
: way I've done it here, on a split-axle unit, does require a connector
: between the two axles.

: Your solid-axle design is stronger, I think, being designed for this use.
: Most golf bags (well, mine) weigh 25-30 pounds, so I'm already pushing the
: cart's capacity. I certainly wouldn't consider this to be expedition-duty.
: On the other hand, I know a woman with a Pygmy Coho. Her house is about
: 100 yards from the Sound, via a graded walkway, and this might (cheaply)
: save her the trouble of lugging it when she wants to go for a day paddle.

: Thanks for the help.

: Happy paddling,

: Pete,
: in Snohomish, WA

looks good to me pete!

how about abusing and using it for a few months and tell us how its holding out and what to really do to make better.

good luck

-mick

Messages In This Thread

Get Thee To A Yard Sale! *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 8/10/2001, 8:27 pm
good pickoff
mike allen -- 8/10/2001, 8:51 pm
Stress 'n Struts *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 8/11/2001, 12:41 pm
Re: Stress 'n Struts *Pic*
mike allen -- 8/12/2001, 1:02 pm
Ah, I get it... . *Pic*
Pete Roszyk -- 8/14/2001, 2:37 pm
looks good! - want long term report.
mike allen -- 8/14/2001, 4:18 pm