looking at the rudder foils on the fuze, the leading edge is squared off. same thing on the trailing edge. whats the thinking on this type of foil? I see many rudder shapes and foils on o.c. canoes. I would love to see some discussion on rudders. I have surfed most my life,and have seen fins go thru many changes. I cant help but wonder if o.c. rudders will develop the same way?

Can anyone explain the difference? Pros and cons between the Bixler ama and new Kai ama.

Does anyone have any info on the Viper 2-man canoe? Who makes them and how are they to paddle? Also, how it compares to the other 2-mans out there.
Thank you.

Quick question here. I am curious why most paddle manufacturers go with a 10 degree bend but ZRE has a 12 degree standard bend. Wassup with that? Why the difference and what might that cause or help with?

Thanks for any info.

Aloha nui,

Joel

An open letter to all canoe builders.
Guys here is an idea: how about all of you fixing up or even regularly updating your websites... cos they all pretty much suck. I don't think I have seen too many that are easy to navigate, regularly update their prices, have enough detailed pictures so we can adequately see the canoe without having to physically be there, or even having an online booking/order system or at least indicate an updated waiting queue list or something...

These are not new ideas, but standard in most other businesses. I just think that the canoe building industry (which is what it is) needs to smarten itself up a bit. I don't think there is any question that it can be a lucrative business, especially now since the canoes are being built in China, so why not take a bit more time to improve your (internet) image. Some of the website haven't been updated for three to four years - so why even have one??

So c'mon guys, let move into the 21st century and provide a bit more of a professional service to the paddlers, who like to be informed about what they are buying, and have a good degree of comfort as to the quality of workmanship etc.

Mahalo.

Aloha Everyone,

Has anyone used this paddle before?

I've used Kialoa hybrid paddles for sometimes now and really like the feel of their paddles in my hands and the dynamics in the water. I'm looking for a new paddle specifically for oc-1 paddling and would like to go for with Keone. But before I make my final decision I would like to know if anyone has any feedback about this paddle or know of other good paddles for oc-1s.

Much appreciated!

anyone tried john puakea's new kainalu?? What's it like?? How's about Maui's new wainui?? looks pretty cool.

I have been recieving many inquiries from my neighbouring sufers and sailors if there are any roto-molded Va'a/Canoe available in the world.
They just want to try paddling, but not so much into to get expensive racing OC1.

Is there any available now?

Aloha - I understand that Outrigger Connection is/ will be making boats in china
A recent pacific Paddler ad says that they have stock - Does any one know if they are being distributed to the mainland yet . I have tried to email them but no reply. Thanks for any information.

Can anyone explain the pros and cons between carbon fiber/epoxy layups vs kevlar/graphite materials canoes weight, stiffness, strength. Keep hearing diiferent things about the two layups.

WD