: I think it felt pretty straight tracking to me, as well.

: The 19" was the hips+2 fists measure. The boats that I tried that were
: in the 17-18" range felt uncomfortably "tippy", although
: I'm sure that's partially just something to get used to.

I sure hope so, as my boat scares me to death at times!

: I would like to try your boat again. We would need major modifications to
: allow foot bracing, though. These are some short legs!

They reach the ground, don't they?

You could probably brace your heels on one of the ribs, if need be. That Stamer guy told me that if the masik is snug over your thighs, you don't really use the footrest or backrest much, and I'll be darned if he wasn't right. I guess we could put a phone book on the seat to raise you up to the masik.

: I will be up for
: paddling this weekend. Email me if you'd like to get together.

I dont have any firm plans yet, but I'm definitely planning on paddling. Sunday is only supposed to be in the 40's, a nice day to check out your new tuiliq, eh? If you're got anything in mind, let me know. I haven't been down your way in a while.