----- Original Message ----- From: Wayne Smith <wsmith_at_cts.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 5:33 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] White Water Boats > In some ways, you guys scare me .... What I propose to do is to get some training in the (for now) gentle surf, to get my confidence and skill level somewhat better. .... As I understand you donīt mean to get into the whitewater world, but to master surf control with an easier, more manoeuvrable and forgiving kayak, to then apply what you learn to your usual sea-kayak. So then my suggestion is go for a classic goody, PERCEPTION'S DANCER XL PRO-LINE ( Yes, XL means extra large ) You might still find a new one somewhere in the USA, I can help you in the search as I have a contact there. A used one ( I won't say 2nd hand ... -} ) should cost $100 or $200. The Dancer has been the "daddy" of today's w.w. kayaks. Itīs round section and overall length makes it fast, easy manoeuvring, and excellent surfer. I still believe that only a seakayak is more exciting to play enders. Any boat shorter will be too different from a seakayak. Donīt go shorter than the RPM ! Good Luck ! Fernando Lopez Arbarello Kayak Argentina - Sea Kayaking Mailing List www.topica.com/lists/kayak_argentina kayak_argentina_at_uol.com.ar *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Feb 28 2001 - 20:32:02 PST
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