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Default Outrigger question

I'm more that a little curious why it would make any difference...
once you get under way, I mean. I just purchased one of these:
http://www.kayrak.ca/ Haven't mounted it yet; however, he seems to
build a good product.

Jones


Well mine can be sailed so the biggest difference is when the ama is to
leeward and the wind pushes the boat to that side but if you are paddling in
waves, the force from the waves can easily flip you to the outrigger side and
forward. I have seen a bunch of videos of Hawaiian outrigger surfers that
keep flipping that direction. If the ama is to the back then it doesn't help
to hold you up. It's hard enough to keep it from capsizing in waves and
rough water. Kayaks sit a bit lower and can be easily righted but I don't
know how easily you could right your kayak with that attachment on it.

Bill

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