On 12/1/00 Dave Williams asked: "Does anyone know of a kayak that's suitable for a small 5 year old? What about a small, short paddle"? Dear Dave, I saw a mom and small son that I would guess to be in the 6 to 8 year old range having a heck of a good time on Town Lake a few months back. The mom was standing in waist high water and had a tether line attached to a "Poco" by Ocean Kayak. She would let him go out about 15 ft. or so and haul him back. The little guy was having the time of his life and as I put in and paddled out I gave him a thumbs up and got back the biggest grin I have seen in ages! If you go to: www.padd;ing.net/Reviews/Kayaks.phtml You can see reviews of several smaller kayaks some of which are suitable for the age group that you asked about. Check out what is said about the Poco it sounds like just the one. When I take my great nieces and nephews out ( ages 4 to 9 ) on my Hobie Pursuit SOT.... you would think I had re-invented the word adventure...They love it! As to paddles if you can not find one at a kayak shop or outfitter try a swim shop or outdoor shop that sells inflatables and water toys I have seen kiddy paddles in places like that. For the larger kids I have shortened one of my cheap, light, old paddles with a hacksaw, filed the edges smooth and re-drilled the holes for the button thingies. ( please excuse the technospeak ) It works just fine for just thrashing about in shallow water...as long as they can move forward they are thrilled. Have fun! Rob Dee Austin, Texas *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 01 2000 - 23:35:21 PST
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