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Re: Surf Kayak
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 8/21/1998, 1:08 pm
In Response To: Surf Kayak (Mark Bodnar)

Keep in mind that a surfobord turns on different principles than a boat. Actuall, when a windsurfer goes from displacement to planing, turning reverses. It starts out like a boat, and as speed increases, it turns like a surfboard. I'm not sure what hydrodynamics are in effect, but the design may not do what you expect, and I just wnted to give a heads up.

> (Assuming that you added thruster skegs and possibly edge strips to
> aide with tracking and cornering ability) Do you have S&G plans
> for your whitewater boat? (or could I try to convert your plans by
> eye?)

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Surf Kayak
Mark Bodnar -- 8/20/1998, 10:52 pm
Re: Surf Kayak Links Page
Mark Kanzler -- 8/25/1998, 11:33 am
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Mark Bodnar -- 8/26/1998, 6:33 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Mark Kanzler -- 8/25/1998, 11:21 am
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Mark Kanzler -- 8/25/1998, 11:07 am
Re: Surf Kayak
Nick Schade -- 8/24/1998, 3:08 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Mark Bodnar -- 8/24/1998, 8:34 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Paul Stomski -- 8/21/1998, 2:16 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Mark Kanzler -- 8/21/1998, 1:08 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Mark Bodnar -- 8/21/1998, 10:38 pm
Re: Surf Kayak
Mark Kanzler -- 8/22/1998, 1:11 pm