Re: [Paddlewise] Perception Shadow vs Dagger Baja?

I'm new to kayaking and researching what to buy for my first boat.  I will be 
paddling on lakes in Central NC and around the coastal waterways and marshes 
of the barrier islands of NC and SC to start with......

I used the Carolina Expedition in beginners classes and guided tours recently 
and found that boat to be easy to handle and comfortable.  (I'm female, 5'6", 
140 lbs).

I think I should buy something a little more "up the line" than the Carolina 
so I can "grow" into it as my skills improve.

I've narrowed my choices down, at the moment, to the Perception Shadow and 
the Dagger Baja.  They both seem to be designed for a person my size and seem 
to be "touring/light expedition" boats which sounds like my speed !!!!  

Any thoughts on the relative merits of the two boats?  Quality of 
construction between the two companies?  Durability?  Handling?  

Thanks in advance,

Susan Biddle
mclaury_at_aol.com
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