I have a friend (living in N. New York State) who is looking to purchase a new kayak. He is looking for something light and fast, but still reasonably stable. He likes to race, but he will be paddling mainly on the St. Lawrence R. where he will usually be on flat water and occasionally dealing with 1-2 ft. choppy waves. His budget makes something under $2000 preferable. He is about 5'8" and about 230 pounds. I know this is sort of looking for the mythical universal boat, but does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, John *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
The Seda Glider might be just the boat. Its not perfect, but its fast enough for racing and big enough for serious touring. I am built similarly to your friend (I'm 5'8" 220 pounds) and I find the Glider to be very comfortable. Its also relatively cheap. I think you can get a Kevlar version of the Glider for under $2000. Tell him to get it with the rudder option. I hate rudders, but there are times you really need the rudder on the Glider. --Tim > -----Original Message----- > From: John Waddington [SMTP:waddinj_at_recorder.ca] > Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 4:50 PM > To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subject: [Paddlewise] kayak suggestions wanted > > I have a friend (living in N. New York State) who is looking to purchase > a new kayak. He is looking for something light and fast, but still > reasonably stable. He likes to race, but he will be paddling mainly on > the St. Lawrence R. where he will usually be on flat water and > occasionally dealing with 1-2 ft. choppy waves. His budget makes > something under $2000 preferable. He is about 5'8" and about 230 pounds. > I know this is sort of looking for the mythical universal boat, but does > anyone have any suggestions? > > Thanks, > John > ************************************************************************** > * > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > ************************************************************************** > * *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
John Waddington wrote: > > I have a friend (living in N. New York State) who is looking to purchase > a new kayak. He is looking for something light and fast, but still > reasonably stable. He likes to race, but he will be paddling mainly on > the St. Lawrence R. where he will usually be on flat water and > occasionally dealing with 1-2 ft. choppy waves. His budget makes > something under $2000 preferable. He is about 5'8" and about 230 pounds. > I know this is sort of looking for the mythical universal boat, but does > anyone have any suggestions? > The Seda Glider would give him the most bang for the buck and would race well. If he wishes he could forego getting it in Kevlar which jacks up the price some. At his build, he would have no problem with dealing with the heavier fiberglass version. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 7/22/99 7:55:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com writes: << The Seda Glider would give him the most bang for the buck and would race well. If he wishes he could forego getting it in Kevlar which jacks up the price some. At his build, he would have no problem with dealing with the heavier fiberglass version. >> I have Seda's Gypsy in the Deluxe fiberglass and it only weighs 42 lbs. (15' long); however, the standard 'glass boat weighed several pounds more (don't have catalog handy). Sandy Kramer Miami, FL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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