Re: [Paddlewise] New to Paddling

Hi Richard,

A few years ago I made almost the EXACT same choices
(I went with the Lotus Lola - no Locean then).  The
only exception is that instead of the "recreational"
class WS I went with a "Light Tourer", specifically an
Alto.  I don't know how big you are or how comfortably
you balance on the water, but I'd consider one of the
light tourers to get you into more "sea-kayak" boat
behavior.  You won't outgrow one of these.  

Even though I now have multiple other boats, I would
not consider getting rid of my poor abused Alto.  I
run it down rocky rivers and seal-launch off the muddy
sides of creeks and even play kayak dodgem with it -
things I would never do with my composite boat(s).  I
also have come to realize that I wouldn't be doing
these things in a rec boat, either, because I like
that the Alto behaves similarly to my 'regular' boat.

The only other thing that I would have changed, had I
known then what I know now, is I would get a shorter
paddle.  Unless you're REALLY tall.

Jennifer
--- "Richard L. Casale" <RichCasale_at_comcast.net>
wrote:
...
> Wilderness Systems Pungo
> Werner Mid-Tour 230cm Paddle
> Either Kokatat OutFit Tour or Lotis Designs Locean
> PDF
> Wilderness Systems Spray Skit
> Emergency Rescue Kit (whistle, paddle float, sponge,
> and pump)
>...

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