----- Original Message ----- From: "drsm" <drsm_at_iserv.net>> I'm 5'11" and 145 lb. and just acquired a Kahuna this year. I like it a lot. > It's light and takes maybe 30 minutes to assemble. I suspect the assembly > time can be shortened to just over 20 minutes with practice. I've only had > it out in 15 knot winds and 3 foot waves, but it handled well. I found it > easier to maneuver than my old Skerray (probably due to weight and length > considerations. The biggest pleasant surprise for me has been the seat--very > comfortable. I do have to pack a couple things beside my hips to reduce a > tendency to slide to the side in the seat, though. Feathercraft has an accessory, Hip Fit Kit, that provides hip padding for those who feel they are sliding around in the seat or want to have extra hold for rolling. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Oct 29 2001 - 19:19:29 PST
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