My first kayak was a keyhole type and I rapidly changed to the ocean cockpit, which I've used for years since and still do. I just started using a keyhole type again, and it's one one the smaller ones around. I use tight spray skirts and I've never had a problem with either. An SOF will more or less require an ocean cockpit so when I build mine later this summer it won't intimidate me at all (the price of a tuilliq is a different matter. Now that is intimidating). I've used Kleppers not set up for me but well set up, and never had a problem, in surf or open ocean. Keyhole, ocean or open Kepper or Kruger style the one thing they all had in common was a well designed , well fitting spray skirt. When I see some of the current models offerred for sale I can only think they'd make great wrapping for fresh caught fish, but not much else. Jumping out in a surf landing is easier but a keyholes chief verture is the ease you can pull your own otherwise numb body out after a LONG day. I really appreciate that. Kevin *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 12 2002 - 07:39:38 PDT
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