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indianian

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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2009 »
Have you considered an open boat,  alot more versatile and more suitable for touring especially when carrying gear,  also better for the comfort level,
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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2009 »
yeah I'd agree .. a Canadian might be your best bet


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Damp Colin

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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2009 »
Totally agree with you Indianian about their versatility but as for a first boat for someone who hasnt had much experience it might be a bit hard to handle in wind or flows. Have taken quite a few people out in them as first timers and they found it hard to control due to not knowing about trim, edging and paddle strokes.
If i had the room and money would have had one just for a wee change from paddling a kayak once in a while  ;D
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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2009 »
I went today to s couple of places for a look and was looking at the perception scooter. It is about the size i was looking for and looks to have all i would need i think.
The fella is doing them at not too bad a price so hopefully a letter to santa will do the trick.
Does anyone have any experience of these kayaks?
Would a Canadian not be quite large and awkward for me on my own?
Cheers
Mark
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b0ogaloo

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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2009 »
Its only 2.9 mtrs ... In my experience its going to be a nightmare to keep it tracking straight in a breeze

I really think you need to try before you  buy


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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2009 »
Have never paddled a sit-on so couldnt give you any advice on how it paddles but Andy's right the best way to tell if a kayaks fitted to you and your needs is to try a few out first  ;D
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Re: Where to go ?
« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2009 »
The fella said i can take it for a test run anytime before i buy it so i will definatly have to do that.
Thanks for your advice
Mark
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