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Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
By:Chip Sandresky
Date: 9/25/2003, 12:43 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: Bevel or Not (Chris Martin)

: I suspect the differences are only very slight and you would probably never
: notice any performance difference but I just wonder which way fits the
: theoretical keel the best.

: Sorry but I am Math Professor and I must struggle over the smallest detail.

Hi Chris. Apology accepted :D I love math but, in this case, you would need a lot more measurements to model the desired outcome. You could do it with math but it's simply not necessary. S&G hulls are based on the classic skin boats of the Arctic. Historical examples of native boats reveal a level of sophistication that matches/exceeds what we have today... so precise measurement does not seem to be the marker for outstanding kayaks.

Just my warped opinion. Build, paddle, enjoy :)

- Chip
www.ChipSandresky.com

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Bevel or Not
Chris Martin -- 9/24/2003, 3:51 pm
Do not bevel
Robert N Pruden -- 9/25/2003, 2:32 pm
Re: Do not bevel
Paul Jacob -- 9/26/2003, 1:11 pm
Re: Do not bevel
Robert N Pruden -- 10/3/2003, 9:02 pm
Re: Do not bevel
Ken Sutherland -- 9/25/2003, 7:18 pm
You mean I won something for... *LINK*
Robert N Pruden -- 9/25/2003, 7:24 pm
Re: You mean I won something for...
Ken Sutherland -- 9/25/2003, 8:25 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Don Lucas -- 9/25/2003, 9:53 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/25/2003, 9:12 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Andy Waddington -- 9/25/2003, 5:10 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Matthew -- 9/24/2003, 9:33 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Chris Martin -- 9/24/2003, 11:03 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
mike allen -- 9/25/2003, 2:11 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Chip Sandresky -- 9/25/2003, 12:43 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/25/2003, 11:41 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Chris Martin -- 9/25/2003, 12:00 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
LeeG -- 9/25/2003, 11:06 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
LeeG -- 9/25/2003, 11:20 am
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
srchr/gerald -- 9/24/2003, 7:42 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Bill Price -- 9/24/2003, 6:24 pm
Re: S&G: Bevel or Not
Chip Sandresky -- 9/24/2003, 5:28 pm
You, Sir, Are Correct *NM*
Mike Scarborough -- 9/24/2003, 4:04 pm