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Title: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Edward on 2008-07-04, 02:08:14
So Kat and I took a trip over to REI today (shopped for hiking shoes, etc), and as usual we drooled over some of the really nice kayaks. On the way out, I made the comment "I wonder if you can fit a sword in those kayaks", which led to a discussion about how jousting could be accomplished in a kayak. I think we agreed that the most workable solution would be to paddle really hard, and then couch the paddle at the last second.

So... kayak-jousting. Who's with me? ? ? ?

lol :)

Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2008-07-04, 13:26:33
hmmm how about we start simple.  in the pool with rafts, pool noodles and foam swords :)
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sword Chick on 2008-07-05, 16:15:16
Dang, Ed, what a great idea!  I wish I had known!  I was out kayaking yesterday afternoon.  Y'all could have joined me.   8)
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Das Bill on 2008-07-06, 00:48:35
You guys never knew Coach Steve, my predecessor at VAF. We were at Dan Gilbert's place, who had a pool in his backyard, and Steve, seeing that Dan owned two Kayaks, immediately challenged Matt Beltz to a naval battle with kayaks, shinai and masks. He laid down the rules that the inflatable Shamu in the water was Denmark, and that the two must complete one full circle around it before engaging forces. All of this was on the spot.
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Edward on 2008-07-07, 17:20:08

You know, I think I remember you describing that once before. I had forgotten about that. What a great idea! :)

Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Edward on 2008-07-08, 13:18:59
Dang, Ed, what a great idea!  I wish I had known!  I was out kayaking yesterday afternoon.  Y'all could have joined me.   8)

Crap, I forgot to reply to this part. :) Hey, sounds like you had fun. We were out in WV though. :) Where'd you go?
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sword Chick on 2008-07-09, 01:57:37
I was out at our little place on Virginia's Northern Neck.  10 minute kayak ride from the backyard to the Potomac.
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Edward on 2008-07-10, 14:50:17

Excellent. I haven't been out on a kayak or canoe in quite some time. I always enjoyed it though.
Title: Re: Aquatic jousting
Post by: Sir Griff on 2008-07-13, 13:53:34
I was once out with a canoe on the sea. It was close to the shore, but damn, it was tiring as hell. After a few minutes of paddling through the waves, I was already back at the beach.