Re: [Paddlewise] Anyone know about the SEDA Revenge?

David Martin wrote:
David Martin wrote:
> 
> Introduction.
> Hi! I'm a new subscriber. Dave Martin from Fort Bragg, CA. I paddle
> locally among ocean rock gardens, surf and sea caves along the
> Mendocino Coast.
> 
> I paddle an O. K. Scupper. I like it's stability, ruggedness, comfort
> and the safety of using a wash-deck design but would like to find a
> more efficient design that does everything else that the Scupper does
> so well. The Tsunami boats look great but because of my x-large body,
> I am not willing to give up 3 to 5 additional inches of stability (as
> compared to the Scupper.) Starting at about $3200, they are also out
> of my price range.
> 
> I read about the SEDA Revenge and it looks close to what I want but I
> am concerned about the high center of gravity. I had one report from
> someone on the Bay Area Sea Kayakers listserve that was very negative.
> It criticized the cockpits ability to catch (but not quickly drain) an
> enormous amount of water when paddling out through surf, and a problem
> with the hull strength of the kevlar model. It also criticized the
> manufacturer's speed and willingness to deliver on their gurantee.
> 
> Is anyone else willing to comment on their experience with SEDA
> kayaks; specifically the Revenge model?

I know Joe Sedivec personally he is definitely honest and conscious of
customer relations.  My suggestions is to see what kind of feedback you
get here from the group.  But also call Joe, describe your physique and
paddling pursuits as well as concerns you have about hull strength of
the kevlar, etc.  He will give you the straight scoop; conceivably the
Revenge may not be the boat for you...Joe will tell you that.  If SEDA
was universally as poor in guarantees etc. as you have heard from
someone, they could not have been in business as long as they have...30
years this year.  Besides any one who imports folding kayaks
(Nautiraids) can't be all bad!  :-)

ralph diaz-- 
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