Brad,
I like the reverse curves too. THe hard way to do it is to steam them. I extended my GE curves some and did it that way. However, the other way it to thin your strips. In this shop we keep strips in 1/8ths 1/4, 1/2 3/4 and 1.25 inches. The thin stuff is great for making those hard turn and twists.

Look out for that 90 degree turn over 18 inches at the stern skeg. Its the toughest part of the baot, but also very doable. Make a few smaller strips and if you get to eeling like your horsing it soak the wood in the hottest water you can make. Then use quick grip clamps to twist that strip slowly no more then 5 degrees at a time. Let it dry over night.

Chances are using smaller strips you won't need to do this, but if you do. ITs a quick and dirty way to get a few strips twisted.

Godd luck and enjoy the pleasure. You'll be paddling soon

!RUSS