[Paddlewise] Intro & recreational kayaks

In a message dated 12/21/00 12:50:51 PM, susyne_at_frontiernet.net writes:

<< I plan on purchasing myself a very

inexpensive recreational kayak come spring.  >>

Sue,
    You may want to give some thought to purchasing and older white water 
boat in lieu of the less capable recreational kayak.  The WW boat will do 
nearly everything better for less or similar cost and it will be 
significantly more fun when you start to learn about boat handling.  At the 
skill sessions that I organize in the summers, lots of recreational kayak 
owners come to learn only to be frustrated by the limitations of the lower 
end boats.
    Have a great Holiday Season and remember that any boat that gets used is 
about a million percent better than a boat that just sits in storage.  Good 
Luck.

Jed

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