Re: [Paddlewise] a pretty basic question

Well, I don't know quite how to thank you all on the list who has
graciously taken off your time to respond to my question, though I must
add that I am even a bit less sure of what I thought was a perfectly
logical rationale between my initial choices(the Edisto or Breeze).

I conclude, but not necesarily commit to:

1.a poly boat for the durability of both the local conditions, initial
abuse from my novice inadequacys, and that general peace of mind that I
can put it into water almost anywhere.

2.a boat that will respond similar to a high quality boat, sacrificing
speed perhaps. This I am not sure if I can perceive with a lack of
experience.  Can't afford renting a lot of them, so can't get the
experience.  Somewhat of a catch 22 or rely on 'expert opinion'.

3. a good fit.  So far, except for the Squall by current design which I
couldn't fit, I have been comfortable in all the kayaks I have been,
probably the Breeze the most.  I am 6', 170lbs. with rather excessive
legs 35"inseam but have been able to adjust the footpegs for comfortable
(though uncoordinated) bracing.  I would assume that experience will
also dictate new parameters for comfort, but I have been known to be
quite cavaleir in shoe sizing to get a bargain without too much
discomfort;-)

4. the knowledge that I will want to upgrade very soon and I shouldn't
feel too guilty for it, others have done it.

5. Its a legitimate thing to be thoughtful of friends and it is nice to
have a boat at their disposal when they visit.

6. my dream of eventually building a boat is within reason and is
encouraged.  Immediate gratification, shorter days, moving a studio
means a postponment.

7.  people on this list are pretty amazing and helpful.  (by the way, I
read R Diaz's book on kayaking on the reccomendation of a friend as an
introduction to this sport back in February, I understood far more of it
after my first strokes of a paddle a month and a half ago)

A couple of the boats are no longer available to try, but the owner of
the shop kindly offered to take me out and try out the larger Daggers
that I havn't tried yet as well as the Current Design Storm.  He is
quite knowledgeable and helpful so maybe I will have a decision next
week.

thank you everyone, and all advice is still welcome and influencial. 
The only personnal commitmant I have at this point is to buy it from
this place, he has had to put up with me even more than you guys have-
he deserves the damn sale!

if you are at all interested, I will keep you posted of the final
decision. thanks 




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gabriel l romeu
http://members.aol.com/romeug     studio furniture
http://members.aol.com/romeugp    paintings, photos, prints, etc.
http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR  a daily photo journal

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