RE: [Paddlewise] Small Paddler Boats esp Perception Shadow

Mark-

I would highly recommend looking at the Looksha Sport. I have one myself,
5'7 125lbs. and find that I fit perfectly. The boat is only 22.5" in width
which makes me feel like I am paddling a boat made for me and not the
average male. Also, the length is 14'4", not too long not too short. I can
stuff enoough gear for my two week San Juan trip as well as I can easily
lift the Looksha up on my car without any help.  The boat chine is unique to
any design out on the market because you have nice initial and secondary
stability. Sea Kayaker magazine reviewed the Looksha kayak "The Looksha as
one of the cleanest looking plastic boats on the market! I would suggest
having her try the Looksha Sport. In fact, I would suggest have her try as
many designs as possible. Thanks and good luck!


Alexa Shuman
Outdoorplay.com
The Paddlesports Community
http://www.outdoorplay.com
1.800.99 4 GEAR

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of
MJAkayaker_at_aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 2:29 PM
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Small Paddler Boats esp Perception Shadow


A lady I know is getting ready to purchase her first kayak.  She is 4' 11''
and weighs about 140.  She has been taking lessons in a Dagger Meridian SK.
She does ok in it but since she has not paddled anything else she wanted to
try some other boats.  Since demo boats are hard to find down here in South
Texas, she would appreciate any help in narrowing her choices.  She is
particularly interested in the Perception Shadow (in fiberglass).  Any
information would be appreciated and especially any comparisions of boats to
the Meridian SK that she has been paddling.

Thanks for you help.

Mark J. Arnold
MJAkayaker_at_aol.com
***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not
to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************


***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not
to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************