Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi

Posted by LeeG on Jul 27, 2007

install rudder but use fixed footbraces, not push/pull ones. The Chesapeakes lean-to-turn characteristics become less effective as the wind gets up to 15mph. In other words leaning and good paddling technique become less effective above 15mph and skeg/rudder will save you energy for a forward effort. The 18 is a BIG kayak that should start with 250lbs in it.

In Response to: Chesapeake 18/crosswind by Kim on Jul 26, 2007

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• Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi by Kim on Jul 27, 2007
  • Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi by CLC on Jul 27, 2007
  • Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi by LeeG on Jul 27, 2007
    • Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi by osmith on Jul 28, 2007
      • Re: Chesapeake 18/crosswi by Kim on Jul 29, 2007