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Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
By:Nick Schade
Date: 9/7/1998, 3:27 pm
In Response To: Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl (Mark Kanzler)

> Why would the widthe be a problem? Is it because of paddling ergonomics

Yes, a small person would have to hold the paddle uncomfortably high.

> How about the Great Auk scale proportionally down in size to match a 120
> lb paddler?

That would work better

> How about George Roberts' little whitewater boat?

The size is probably right.

Messages In This Thread

Kayak for 12 yr old girl
R.F. Quinn -- 9/6/1998, 12:25 pm
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
Nathanael -- 9/16/1998, 12:45 am
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
Paul A. Lambert -- 9/7/1998, 9:23 am
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
L.C. -- 9/6/1998, 6:28 pm
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
Nick Schade -- 9/6/1998, 10:30 am
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
Mark Kanzler -- 9/7/1998, 10:30 am
Re: Kayak for 12 yr old girl
Nick Schade -- 9/7/1998, 3:27 pm
A boat for 12 yr old girl
Paul Jacobson -- 9/6/1998, 2:26 am