Re: [Paddlewise] Anas Acuta

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 17:34:08 -0400
From: "Severn Clay" <severnclay_at_earthlink.net>

> I'm also 6'-0" with size-12 feet, and I'm a little worried about fit.  Any
> similiar-sized person have experience with the boat?

I'm 5'11" and size 12/13 feet.  I didn't like the Anas Acuta _only_ 
because it was a snug fit - for my feet.  The deck is quite low forward 
and there's not much room for feet.  I couldn't get the footpegs right 
(in honesty, there is probably potential if I could have readjusted them 
fully - they were clogged with sand and not moving much).  It isn't just 
the deck height - the kayak is relatively narrow there as well, so the 
feet are squeezed with the toes to the deck and heels touching.  I felt 
that moving the footpegs any further forward would have me standing on 
my toes on the pegs rather than having then at a comfortable angle - 
unfortunately, I didn't get to try this.  My WW kayak is like that and
it bugs me, so I wasn't optimistic.

I decided at the time I preferred the slightly bigger Pintail (lovely 
kayak, that one).

My recommendation - try it and see how you fit.  If your legs are shorter
than mine (32 inseam) you might be comfortable.  As well, you might not
object to a more toe-forward foot position.  I know there are bigger 
guys (and gals) than me that love the Anas Acuta, though they probably
have size 10-11 feet!  Personal preference is more important than
physical dimensions.

Mike

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