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Re: don't confuse stability with ability
By:Craig Robinson
Date: 10/27/2009, 1:22 am
In Response To: don't confuse stability with ability (Paul G. Jacobson)

: Stability is an actual number which can be measured.

Yep a stability factor can be mathematically determined and might be useful for some when comparing boats. It is calculated on assumptions such as paddlers CoG, kayaks CoG, Cargo CoG, blah blah blah. However, it is a guide only. Actual stability is subjective and individual paddlers will each have their own ideas of stability based on their actual ability. So stability and ability are interrelated.
In gord's case, based on the info he has provided, I am certain that some work on ability will have him feeling very comfortable in his Cirrus. Afterall, the CirrusLt is not considered a tippy boat. His height and weight are perfect for the Cirrus Lt.
Now if he is looking for an excuse to build another boat then go for it Gord.
Cheers

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Stability
Gord Clarke -- 10/20/2009, 8:16 pm
Re: S&G: Stability
Gord Clarke -- 10/22/2009, 9:51 am
Re: S&G: Stability
Bill Hamm -- 10/22/2009, 4:53 pm
Re: S&G: Stability
vk1nf -- 10/21/2009, 1:50 pm
Re: S&G: Stability
Andy Waddington -- 10/21/2009, 11:46 am
Re: S&G: Stability
Bill Hamm -- 10/21/2009, 12:12 am
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Robert N Pruden------WebKitFormBoundaryOHu1V+g5wLS -- 10/21/2009, 9:51 am
Re: S&G: Stability------WebKitFormBoundaryOHu1V+g5
Bill Hamm -- 10/22/2009, 2:57 am
Yep, Nick's S&G Night Heron *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2009, 10:03 pm
Stability in two words--paddle float
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/20/2009, 9:01 pm
Re: Stability in two words--Greenland paddle
Ogata, eric -- 10/21/2009, 3:29 pm
Re: Stability in two words--paddle float
etienne Muller -- 10/21/2009, 9:26 am
Re: Stability in two words--paddle float *LINK*
Barry -- 10/26/2009, 11:49 am
Re: Stability in two words--paddle float
Etienne Muller -- 10/28/2009, 12:10 pm
Re: Stability in two different words--core strengt
Craig Robinson -- 10/21/2009, 4:14 am
don't confuse stability with ability
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/24/2009, 5:18 pm
Re: don't confuse stability with ability
Craig Robinson -- 10/27/2009, 1:22 am
Re: S&G: Stability
Charlie -- 10/20/2009, 8:40 pm