Boat Connection

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11 years 6 months ago #13610 by NordicCoach08
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Paddling in big (6 foot) waves I feel like I'm floating above the bucket and sometimes water is rushing between my backside and the bucket. I'm paddling an Epic V12 (with the cover) and not padded out at all. I feel like I fit the bucket fine, maybe even a little snug in my wetsuit. It is a wet ride, our waves are wind generated lake waves, pretty steep I think. Maybe steep enough that a lot of my weight (220lbs) is going to my feet? Thanks

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11 years 6 months ago #13611 by Rightarmbad
Replied by Rightarmbad on topic Re: Boat Connection
Yep, V12 is the wettest ride I have sat in.
Also the easiest elite boat to re-enter.

Low sides have their good side and their bad side.
I find going upwind I need to have a lot of bailer open to keep it dry.

Don't find any floating sensation though.
I think it has a great bucket.

I also cannot fathom paddling in a wetsuit and I polish the bucket to let me rotate better.

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