Mr. Baker asks: >How does it (Millennium) compare to the Romany Explorer? > The Milly is more maneuverable, Explorer tracks better. The Milly has a oval stern hatch compared with the 8" round NDK hatch. The day hatch on the Explorer is bigger. Seat and cockpits are similar, tho the sloped rim of the Milly is sweet and allows for a layback. As Kevin said, the big padded footrests (KS) are like heaven! I personally like the skeg system on the Milly and I'm really NOT a fan of the wire NDK system. The NDK bungie system is OK tho not very precise. The workmanship between the two is a night/ day comparison. With NDK it's unusual to find a vessel without some issues. I don't even want to go there! With KS it has been top drawer for the 2+ years we been selling them. Hey, I sold my MOM a Viking! Give me the choice and I'd take either into any gnarly conditions. Can't say one is better than the other on paddleability! Hope this helps. When you come out in March we can do some A/B testing!!! Steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** 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 Jan 14 2002 - 15:47:58 PST
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