Re: [Paddlewise] kids' kayak -- really

From: Lorraine&Dennis <raisden_at_nh.ultranet.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 15:58:34 -0500
>I have a serious question about kids kayaks -- not inflatable toys.
>So, I'm looking at buying two small kayaks for my boys -- and I do mean
>small.  My yougest is 6 while my older boy is 8.   Do any of you know of
>anywhere a person can go to buy a real kayak scaled down to fit small
>children?
>
>--Tim


Tim, try looking at the Perception Umiak(another name for the on-going names
discussion!).  I've used these with children the size of yours and found
them to be quite satisfactory.  You might even find a couple used as I think
most are bought for your very reason, and then subsequently outgrown.

Dennis
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