In a message dated 98-02-15 22:20:06 EST, dldecker_at_mediaone.net writes: << I was wandering what kinda kayaks yall paddle and why. >> Favorite boat, eh?? I am a kayak dealer, guide and instructor. I have been paddling over 20 years both whitewater and touring. I can choose from our rental/demo *fleet* of up to 40 sea kayaks and I try and paddle *every* boat I can for database (friends boats, symposiums,etc.) I own 3 personal sea craft and they are.............#1....The New Eddyline FALCON 18. The nicest boat I have ever paddled. It's sea kindliness is awesome..........#2.....Kevlar Arctic Hawk (Wilderness Systems) This 32 lb. hatchless model is a replica of a 1900's West Greenland boat built for a 200+ lb. person. Awesome in everything but *heavy* seas..........#3.......Skin/ Frame 1800's West Greenland replica built at a Superior Kayak workshop. Mark Rodgers helped design this vessel to be anatomically correct for ME. It's 19 feet long and 20 inch beam. One of the most traditionally shaped boats he has built. She's tender to say the least, but a FAST BLAST!.......#4........ Eddyline Classic Sea Star. Older low deck model, no rudder, lots of gear, real fast, real stable. An old friend. Now for surf I have an *old*<read beater> kevlar squirt boat called the DEMON. It's from the early squirt days (early '80's) when the transition from *race* boat (slalom) to *squirt* boat hadn't quite been complete. It has hard chines and a beaver tail. A joy in BIG stuff. Some of the new *playboats* are great for surf but I'm stuck on this old beater! There you go. Steve Scherrer Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe www.aldercreek.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 16 1998 - 06:58:06 PST
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