Hello, I have just joined Paddlewise, so if my topic has been addressed recently, please excuse the redundancy and let me know where I can obtain a copy of the discussion. If you answered my similar message from rec.boats.paddle a few weeks ago, you've already been of great help (I've left that board in search of greener pastures). My wife and I are researching folding doubles and welcome any thoughts or recommendations. We are looking for quality and seaworthiness over economy. Neither of us are large paddlers, but we do like to camp, sometimes for extended periods, without being too Spartan. I've read Ralph Diaz' excellent book on the subject and asked him a few questions. I am leaning toward either the Grand Raid or the Aerius II, but haven't made any decision yet. We are afraid the Raid II might not have the required carrying capacity but also don't want too large a boat for comfortable and fun paddling. Unfortunately, I know of no one in the area (Western Michigan) that either owns or sells any of the boats, so have no experience with them. Comments and suggestions are most welcome. Thanks, Steve *************************************************************************** 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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