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Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design?

Posted By: lee
Date: Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at 8:58 a.m.

In Response To: Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design? (Nick Schade)

Hi nick, I guess that's why racing kayaks are so cigar shaped, with just the waterline entry slender and pointed but no concave surfaces. Any thoughts on how much of a difference how sharp the entry makes? I usually go by whether the edge survives impact well and leave efficiency to my technique.

Messages In This Thread

How does prismatic coefficient affect design?
Jeremy McConnell -- Saturday, 30 October 1999, at 2:55 p.m.

Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design?
Nick Schade -- Saturday, 30 October 1999, at 4:47 p.m.

Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design?
Ian Johnston -- Saturday, 30 October 1999, at 5:56 p.m.

Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design?
Nick Schade -- Sunday, 31 October 1999, at 9:47 a.m.

Re: How does prismatic coefficient affect design?
lee -- Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at 8:58 a.m.

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