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Hello everybody,
We'd like to develop the potential of our new type of boat in a number of possible directions, including racing. See:
http://www.wavewalk.com

If you're interested and you think you can contribute please contact me by email: yr@wavewalk.com

Yoav,
Newton, MA

I've left WaveWalk on the home page as I like supporting innovative companies, and figure I'll give them the benefit of the doubt...but I DO Want to try to take one down the Sac with a C-blade . If it works, they stay (and could be a lot of fun!). If not, out they go

That wavewalk thing made me think of "Striding" - ever seen those guys in inflatable yaks (i.e. thrill seekers) standing up and paddling? I think Jimi Snyders brother Jeff might have started it. I saw a fellow recently here on the Saluda with one, he was using a 6' or so long paddle and could *roll* it from a standing position. I could barely stand up in the dang thing and I thought my sense of balance had been honed by C-1ing... He was fast and precise. I was impressed.

Hey Adam, I'd be happy to let you try a boat in the Adirondacks!
-Let's find a way to make this happen!

As for Striding, it's indeed reminding of paddleskiing but different from a number of aspects:
1. Striders strap their feet to the boat while paddleskiiers simply stand in it. -Different positions are possible.
2. Striding is difficult since it's practiced with boats that are not designed especially for this purpose (mainly the issue of balance and maneuvering), while paddleskiing is easy and fast, even for non-athletic people without paddling or skiing experience. Practically anybody can paddleski.

3. Striding is an extreme sport practiced in fast rivers while paddleskiing has a wide range of levels and applications and can be practiced anywhere.
See more photos in:
http://www.wavewalk.com/ARTICLE%20ON%20 ... MARAN.html
http://www.wavewalk.com/ARTICLE%20ON%20SKIING.html
Yoav