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Re: Other: The moment...
By:Tony
Date: 2/4/2003, 7:22 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: The moment... (Brian Nystrom)

: With Greenland paddles, it's when I first take sandpaper to the carved blank.
: The sharp lines and edges disappear and once again, the wood takes on an
: organic shape.

: With SOF kayaks, there are several "moments". The first occurs when
: the the top deck is complete and the temporary forms are removed. Viewed
: from above, the kayak shape is evident. The second moment occurs when the
: ribs are all in place and the "skeleton" takes on a 3-D shape.
: Third is when the frame is complete and you flip it over into its proper
: upright position. Lastly is when the skin is on and you can see the fine,
: graceful lines that will be slicing through the water in a few day's time.

You've forgotten the moment, you are on water-- gliding ever-so-effordlessly pass the white egret and great blue heron without scarring them into flight.
Damn! Now I wish my kitchen is done, so I can do paddling.

Messages In This Thread

Other: The moment...
David Hill -- 1/31/2003, 9:01 pm
Re: Other: The moment...
Brian Nystrom -- 2/3/2003, 12:40 pm
Re: Other: The moment...
Tony -- 2/4/2003, 7:22 pm
Re: Other: The moment...
srchr/gerald -- 2/1/2003, 11:31 am
Re: Other: The moment...
Dave Houser -- 2/1/2003, 2:34 am