Jason Bloomfield Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Curious if there's a performance or construction benefit to the Kudzu-style bow & stern vs. Greenland, and if you've considered giving the Short Shot that treatment (like the Long Shot has both options)? Purely from a design standpoint, I've found "blunt" tends to be more durable than "pointy" unless you actually need pointy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Just for the record, while it is common for people to alter plans, we do not support or advise it. When you start deviating from the plans it is no longer my design and you are own your own. We offer no support on modified boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Bloomfield Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 No problem! While I don't know much about hull design, I do understand that any changes in shape will impact a variety of performance metrics (drag, stability, tracking, maneuverability, etc). I just really like the kudzu design with a relatively longer waterline-to-length ratio and wondered if there was a plan to bring your signature bow & stem to what you've been calling your favorite boat right now. Either way the short shot looks likely to be my first kayak project this fall, so please don't take any of this as criticism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 No I a very happy with Short Shot and the way it paddles. Changing the bow would be a lot of work and just change the cosmetics and most people like the pointy bow better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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