RE: [Paddlewise] Nordkapp flame (was something else)

There are two distinct older Nordkapp designs. One was designed specifically
for expeditions and has a built in "keel" which is designed NOT to turn. The
standard hull has quite a bit of rocker and turns easily but benefits
greatly, IMHO, from the skeg.

The newer Jubilee version is more stable, has more volume in the bow, a much
improved skeg but is a tad slower. Most Nordkapp owners cut out the seats
and replace it with minicell, which makes for a more comfortable paddle.

cya

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I'll have to agree with Wes here.  I know that Stephen B. seems to like his 
Nordkapp, and many others do as well, but I've paddled them on a number of 
occasions, and was not particularly favorably impressed.  Stability wasn't a

problem, but the silly things just don't like to turn.  So much really is a 
matter of very personal preference (in other words, there's no accounting
for 
taste).

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