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Re: OK, but...
Posted By: Ian Johnston In Response To: OK, but... (David Dick)
Date: Tuesday, 15 February 2000, at 4:03 a.m.
> Sounds like fun, but, er, um, could I paddle the Arluk? A better test
> would be the Arluk (which I think is a West Greenland derivative?) vs. a
> 18' baidarka. I think I will start hoarding lumber and making
> pieces-parts. I'm envisioning a Wolfgang Brink/Geodesic Aerolite/15oz
> dacron combination.I think the best test would be the design that immediately predated the baidarka as it would give us the information we need. ie. was the baidarka a major improvement and was it a natural progression or a fluke?
I don't know what style the Arluk is but it is fast. I imagine the Arluk 1.8 and 1.9 would be even faster as they are narrower. ( When people ask me what kind of kayak I have, I tell them it is a RED one!! {:o) )
The only drawback I found on the Arluk III was the seat which I replaced. The front bulkhead was too far forward too, but that is just because I've got short legs. I moved it back about 14 inches, now pumpouts are much faster.
Have to say though, that I like the looks of wooden boats best. It is just that my Arluk is part of the family!
Ian
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