From: "Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe" <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>> > a *lot* of real nice kayaks?? Gulfstream, yes. I agree - I _almost_ got one but decided on an Ellesmere instead. > Slipstream, well ok. Yech! but then I'm probably too big for it. > that's 2. One for me. > Maybe it's me, but I'm not a huge fan of many of his designs. I was surprised how much I didn't like his other designs, given his reputation and his fan base. > > Actually, the Sirocco is a poly version of the Gulfstream and I'd also > > like to know how it performs compared to a composite Gulfstream. > > It looks like it could be a decent, lower-priced alternative. > > It is. I haven't had it out in big stuff yet, but initial tests are in and > it handles alot like the GS. $1200 US! Great deal, as well. Saturday is > BIG water/ wind TEST day. I'll let you know next week. I'll be waiting. I've been day dreaming about a decent plastic kayak for a playboat in rock etc. So far the much pricier (up here) Skerray was the only alternative. > > The Andromeda, on the other hand is a jittery, high speed, thoroughbred that > doesn't like to run downwind. Sounds like his other designs. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Jan 16 2002 - 11:42:27 PST
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