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Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak?
Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) Thank a lot Wim |
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![]() On 8-Jun-2005, "Wim deVries" wrote: Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? Waxing kayaks is a myth. The only wax paddlers use is for grip on their paddles. It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) If you want more speed, get another kayak. The Eclipse is average at speed and mediocre in handling. Mike |
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![]() Michael Daly wrote: On 8-Jun-2005, "Wim deVries" wrote: Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? Waxing kayaks is a myth. The only wax paddlers use is for grip on their paddles. It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) If you want more speed, get another kayak. The Eclipse is average at speed and mediocre in handling. Mike Wrong... If you wax and polish the bottom of your boat it will increase the speed but minutely. You won't notice the differance. The wax will make the boat shiny and nice to look at. Depending on the wax you use it may afford a little UV protection. The Eclipse is not the fastest boat on the water but it is not the slowest either. Handling is also a compromise. You won't find a realy fast boat that handles worth a darn or a nimble rock hopper that will rocket away. My NDK Explorer for example is a fine boat for my purpose but if I wanted to dust off a friend in his Seaward Quest I would have to work pretty hard. Now the same guy in the seaward would not want to follow me ito a cave or rock garden. All boats are a compromise except for pure racing boats. They are wonderfull to racers but worthless to me and I expect you. So Wax your boat if you want. It will make it more sliprery on the beach, perhaps just a hair faster on the water, It will be clean as can be, It will look good and you will feel good about that. There is nothing wrong with Perceptions Eclipse. I don't like the seat back and would replace it with a back band. We all have our own prefferances. My boats are a Capella , Plastic and slow but great for scooting around rocks and a marvellous day paddler. My NDK Explorer is a good bit faster and carries more stuff. I have a Sealution that is great for introducing beginner paddlers to the sport , a couple of WW boats and a couple of rec boats also grace my yard and trailer. All these boats have a place, all have a purpose. The eclipse is a nice boat and if you like it that is all that counts. I preffer a Greenland / British design : That is only taste. Good luck and welcome to a fantastic sport. Alex McGruer http://pages.ivilage.com/mcgruer |
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On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:22:30 -0400, "Wim deVries"
posted: Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) Thank a lot Wim After a day paddling on the muddy rivers and lakes around here, having wax on the boats seems to make it easier to wash off the brown stain that builds up around the waterline. Of course, waxing the boats a couple times a year probably expends as much or more energy than is saved in slightly less scrubbing after a trip. Mike Soja |
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Wim deVries wrote:
Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) Don't waste your time. You'll get more of a performance increase if you spend the time you'd waste waxing out on the water instead, getting in better shape and improving your stroke. |
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"Wim deVries" wrote in message
... Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) Don't use wax. It interferes with the 303, which you _should_ be using. http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...oduct_ID=35 5 Hth, Fred Klingener |
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Alex McGruer wrote:
[...] All boats are a compromise except for pure racing boats. Helaas.. even 'pure' racing boats are a compromise between racing rules, stability, tracking, etc. One could even say that when two racing boats are equally fast, the most stable one will win the races. Dirk Barends |
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Thank you all for the info
![]() Since my original posting I have been kayaking everyday between 10 - 15km ![]() Live on 46 km long lake, dotted with islands etc ![]() want more? Waxing came to mind, because I have been yachting for about 53yrs and waxing, undercoating of my racer was an important item. So it seems then ![]() Points well taken 'cause wax may keep the sides cleaner or easier to be cleaned. Have a good weekend and an enjoyable paddle with good company ![]() c ya Wim wrote in message ups.com... Michael Daly wrote: On 8-Jun-2005, "Wim deVries" wrote: Does it make a difference to wax the bottom of my kayak? Would a boatwax, which racers use do the trick? Or is it just a waste of time? Waxing kayaks is a myth. The only wax paddlers use is for grip on their paddles. It's a Perception 17ft Eclipse (Airolite) If you want more speed, get another kayak. The Eclipse is average at speed and mediocre in handling. Mike Wrong... If you wax and polish the bottom of your boat it will increase the speed but minutely. You won't notice the differance. The wax will make the boat shiny and nice to look at. Depending on the wax you use it may afford a little UV protection. The Eclipse is not the fastest boat on the water but it is not the slowest either. Handling is also a compromise. You won't find a realy fast boat that handles worth a darn or a nimble rock hopper that will rocket away. My NDK Explorer for example is a fine boat for my purpose but if I wanted to dust off a friend in his Seaward Quest I would have to work pretty hard. Now the same guy in the seaward would not want to follow me ito a cave or rock garden. All boats are a compromise except for pure racing boats. They are wonderfull to racers but worthless to me and I expect you. So Wax your boat if you want. It will make it more sliprery on the beach, perhaps just a hair faster on the water, It will be clean as can be, It will look good and you will feel good about that. There is nothing wrong with Perceptions Eclipse. I don't like the seat back and would replace it with a back band. We all have our own prefferances. My boats are a Capella , Plastic and slow but great for scooting around rocks and a marvellous day paddler. My NDK Explorer is a good bit faster and carries more stuff. I have a Sealution that is great for introducing beginner paddlers to the sport , a couple of WW boats and a couple of rec boats also grace my yard and trailer. All these boats have a place, all have a purpose. The eclipse is a nice boat and if you like it that is all that counts. I preffer a Greenland / British design : That is only taste. Good luck and welcome to a fantastic sport. Alex McGruer http://pages.ivilage.com/mcgruer |
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