There's been some discussion recently about Pygmy's Artic Tern and Coho, but I've been wondering whether anyone out there has had experience building/paddling either the Goldeneye STD or the Osprey STD. At 15'8", that's about as much boat as I want. Any feedback on these models? Liz Miller Rancho Cordova, CA Newbie and loving it *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
LIZCSTM_at_aol.com wrote: > > There's been some discussion recently about Pygmy's Artic Tern and Coho, but > I've been wondering whether anyone out there has had experience > building/paddling either the Goldeneye STD or the Osprey STD. At 15'8", > that's about as much boat as I want. Any feedback on these models? I built an Osprey Std two years ago -- and use it as my "day" boat. Very light, quick, and fun boat. I weigh 220, so there is not a lot of cargo capacity left for extended trips, though I have used it on overnights. Believe these two have the same hull, and only differ in the deck: the O has more panels, giving a more aesthetic look, and making for a little more clearance for the hands when paddling. Pygmy's kits are first rate, though a first-time builder, unless she is VERY careful, will run out of resin. I did not, because I borrowed a triple beam balance from the lab and was able to weigh out right-size batches of resin (easier than it sounds), minimizing wastage. At 38 lbs, the boat is a delight to cartop and lug to the beach. You will also get a lot of admiring comments from the rich tones of the wood -- the epoxy really brings out the grain patterns. I'd build a fleet if I could! BTW, the Arctic Tern is the "hot" boat from Pygmy right now -- others on the list can tell you why they like it over the O or the G. Build one -- you will like it! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You might want to ask if Pygmy has started selling the new Arctic Tern 14'. I know that the prototypes exists, but I have learned if they are for sale yet. It might be the perfect boat for you. Cheers, kevin ------------------------------- | Kevin Whilden | | kwhilden_at_seanet.com | | Kayak Academy Instructor | | http://www.halcyon.com/kayak | ------------------------------- On Wed, 18 Aug 1999 LIZCSTM_at_aol.com wrote: > There's been some discussion recently about Pygmy's Artic Tern and Coho, but > I've been wondering whether anyone out there has had experience > building/paddling either the Goldeneye STD or the Osprey STD. At 15'8", > that's about as much boat as I want. Any feedback on these models? > > Liz Miller > Rancho Cordova, CA > Newbie and loving it > *************************************************************************** > 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/ ***************************************************************************
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