: I paddled one of these today and really quite liked it.
: Can you tell me why it "slaps" down on waves/chops
: (presumably instead of cutting through) and do i lose forward
: motion because of this "slapping" down?
: Are there pros and cons to "cutting through" waves versus
: "Slapping down" on them?
: I ask because i am considering making one in the new year

Btw, it happens less when the boat is loaded to design weight. Most of the time we paddle boats that are very light, so they sit up higher than designed. Hazards of having kayaks that can take a load for long trips and also get used for day trips with little aboard.

Bill H.