[Paddlewise] Hunting for New Boat

I have been looking for a new kayak for a couple of months now:  light-weight
(under 50 pounds), touring boat but under 17 feet,  very stable, etc. I am
female, short, wide-of-beam, and have not owned a 'real' touring sea-kayak
before.  I have been paddling for several years in various plastic boats.





I saw a Viking made by Kajak Sport (Finland) that looks good and will test
drive it Thursday.





Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with this boat?  Can you tell me a
little more about handling than I see in the internet ads?





There are reviews of lightweight sea kayaks in the August 2001 issue of 'Canoe
& Kayak' .  If you can talk about the Viking in the same way it would help.





Thanks, Marinell












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