Re: [Paddlewise] Derek bash ?

From: Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:52:35 -0800
John asks:

> How many of his other designs have you paddled.  Have you paddle an Ice
> Floe, Reiver, Naiad, or Baidarka explorer?
>
>

Ice Floe-  Had a customer give me one, as he was tired of it.  I sold it for
$100.  I paddled it once.  Very straight tracking and hard to turn and yet
weathercocks. No skeg. $100 might of been too much.

Reiver/ Naiad-  Paddled at a symposium years ago.  Tippy and tiny cockpits
aren't my bag.

Biaidarka Explorer-  Paddled a friend's twice.  Hull performance was ok,
good thing it had a skeg as it w/c.  Comfortable like sitting in a crate of
avocados.  Could see an antique MG aficionado loving it.

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




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