Fernando, (message snipped) I'm kind of busy right now to get into this issue of which boat is most desirable, but I do know that Kevin has a good point about the learning curve shortening with the new designs. I've seen it in front of my own eyes. Also, the new Gliss I was just given is only 7' 11". I would have preferred the Jive at over 9', if I had been buying my own.. The reason. It is much faster. That also means less control in a learning situation -- to some degree. The shorter boats, non-displacement, force you to learn in a round-about way. They also increase your endurance and need for being a better, stronger paddler because you have to work harder to catch the waves, etc. You said in your post: "Wayne, donīt be lazy, donīt be afraid, I donīt know how old are you but age is not important. Go for some w.w. instruction ! Otherwise youīll miss a grate fun !!! " Ah, now you have a point! Some of us might me new-school kayakers in old-schoo bodies! :-) Gotta run... One paddler's opinion. Doug *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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