(SNIP) >If I was to ever buy a kayak I would buy a >Arctic Hawk, preferably a mahogany one from Superior Kayaks. If not then a >fiberglass one from Wilderness Systems. (SNIP) I usually paddle the light version of the Arctic Hawk from Wilderness Systems. I bought it slightly used at a reasonable price. It is a great boat but in retrospect I committed the common mistake of getting a boat that is too big for me. The Sparrow Hawk is probably more appropriate for me (5' 5" and 150 pounds). The boat is extremely light, no bulkheads or hatches, and very fast. I have been told by other people that they think it is too tippy but I have never had a problem with it and it does have good secondary stability. It tracks well and carves a turn beautifully but it is rather sensitive to waves. Following the other thread (Ballast) I am thinking of experimenting with some ballast to see if it improves the ride. My other boat is an Easy Rider Eskimo 17 (Take Apart) which is wonderful for trips; roomy, comfortable, and stable as a rock. I should use it more often... - Saeid ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | Saeid Zoonematkermani | EMail: Saeid.Zoonematkermani_at_sunysb.edu| | Dept. of Physics & Astronomy | URL: http://ozone.ess.sunysb.edu/ | | State University of New York | Voice: (+1) (516) 632-8237 | | Stony Brook, NY 11794-3800 | Fax: (+1) (516) 632-8742 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 16 1998 - 07:25:43 PST
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