> BarbiRyan_at_aol.com wondered: > Does anyone have any information/comments about Futura sit-on-top > kayaks? I > saw an ad in Canoe and Kayak --- they are available in fiberglass and > carbon > fiber with a rudder. I have not heard of this company before and > wonder how good their boats are. I've got a carbon Futura Carerra, I think it's now called the Blade. My hull has pinhole leaks where the resin didn't completely fill the fabric weave. I've been told this is not uncommon and the local rep discourages people from ordering the carbon fiber over a 'glass layup for this reason. I'm underwhelmed by the rudder, it's just a slab of aluminum hanging off the back, it does help some with stability though ;-) The surf ski is my current favorite of my current "fleet". It's wonderfully fast. I haven't got the hang of turning it around in breaking waves or riding head high or better waves. After I bury 7 feet of bow in a wave it gets a little tough to control.... I also lucked out and got a phenomenal deal on the boat - $500. I tried a Heritage (formerly hop on top) sit on top last summer and really liked the thigh straps and wish that I had them on my boat. kirk *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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