As said earlier, you'll get lots of opinions on a wide assortment of kayaks. I've got a Necky Looksha Sport, it's 14' 4" and a lot of fun playing in all kinds of conditions. Find a shop or ten that you can try the different ones out in, that's really the only way to find the one that's right for you! ----- Original Message ----- From: Howes, Damon - MAJ <howesd_at_eustis.army.mil> To: <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 12:11 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] Kayak recommendations: For exercise, day trips, stable and fast ( ish) > On behalf of my brother, he's keen on a kayak for: > > My main use is simply some > exercise on the water and while I would prefer the surf ski (fast, easy > paddling) - the fact that it is so fine to balance and the possiblity of > sharks in water and poor water quality means I want something more stable, > but still fast - I will only be going for say 1 -2 hour paddles > > > I can think of the Seda Glider, Mirage (Aussie kayaks) and a Rosco. Perhaps > some of the Current Designs models. > > Anyone like to help out with some input??? > > Thanks in advance, > > Damon > Virginia, USA > > *************************************************************************** > 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Aug 24 1999 - 13:41:50 PDT
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