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Re: Stable Kayaks
By:Paul Probus
Date: 10/30/2003, 2:26 pm
In Response To: Re: Stable Kayaks *LINK* *Pic* (srchr/gerald)

: Here you go. 28"X16', very stable, maneuverable, good speed, lots of
: storage, big cockpit. Designed and built for fishing, and expedition
: camping. This is a great little kayak. I do not get a very favorable
: response on this board, but I do everywhere it has been seen and used. You
: simply have to decide what you want to do with a kayak and design one that
: fits your particular task. There are always trade-offs regardless which
: design you use.

Nice picture. I like it. When you figure most people on this board (and the Baidarka email list) are looking to push the envelope or are looking for something that is fast. I don't know why but a lot of people look down their noses at wide kayaks. For heavy people like myself, they are a necessity. Personally, I don't like the idea of lashing every joint, it looks to be to be too much work for minimal gain in performance (assuming there is any). I also don't see much need for steam bending when laminate bending could make equally strong ribs (I prefer the plywood frame method myself, quick and easy). But with all that said, there is room enough for all on this list and I do not look down on those who choose to spend the time to steam bend their ribs and lash every joint. To each his/her own. Perhaps, one day, I'll do the same, for the challenge, however, for now I'm trying to get into the sport without all the labor intensive techniques.

Paul

Messages In This Thread

Other: SPAM from gokajak?
Mike Scarborough -- 10/30/2003, 9:03 am
Email Phil Wong at Global Outfitters...
Brian Nystrom -- 10/30/2003, 1:26 pm
Nope! But I'm not at work either! :) *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/30/2003, 11:06 am
Stable Kayaks
Cpt Wm (Bill) Denney -- 10/30/2003, 11:51 am
Re: Stable Kayaks *LINK*
Robert N Pruden -- 11/2/2003, 10:58 pm
Re: Stable Kayaks *LINK* *Pic*
srchr/gerald -- 10/30/2003, 1:15 pm
Re: Stable Kayaks *LINK* *Pic*
Kurt Maurer -- 10/30/2003, 8:17 pm
Re: Stable Kayaks
Paul Probus -- 11/3/2003, 1:15 pm
Re: Stable Kayaks
Paul Probus -- 10/30/2003, 2:26 pm
Response
mike allen -- 10/30/2003, 2:12 pm
Re: Response
srchr/gerald -- 10/30/2003, 5:40 pm
Re: Response
mike allen -- 10/31/2003, 3:11 pm
Re: Response
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/31/2003, 8:08 pm
Re: Stable Kayaks
Paul Probus -- 10/30/2003, 12:43 pm
Re: Other: SPAM from gokajak?
daren&karen -- 10/30/2003, 9:30 am
Re: Other: SPAM from gokajak?
Myrl Tanton -- 10/31/2003, 1:34 am
Re: Other: SPAM from gokajak?
ChrisO -- 10/30/2003, 9:50 am
Re: Other: SPAM from gokajak?
Robert N Pruden -- 10/30/2003, 11:08 am
Rob, you are awesome! *NM*
Mike and Rikki -- 10/31/2003, 4:51 am