At 07:54 PM 8/20/2002 -0400, JHYoung000_at_aol.com wrote: >I'm a novice paddler, trying to compile a list of kayaks to try out for >possible purchase on my next trip to the closest substantial dealer, which >means a 2+ hour drive <snip> my price range is about $1000 Definitely try and find a used boat. I know it won't be as pretty as a brand spankin' new boat. That way you can figure out what you do and don't like for when you trade up for a shiny new boat. I know of at least 2 stores that take trade-ins. Five of my last 6 boat purchases I got used,. 2 via a newsgroup and one from a website listing used paddling gear in my area (in the Northeast US http://www.npmb.com, and http://www.nspn.org both have used boat listings) You mention you'll be comparing everything against a Chinook. The Chinook is one of the solo sea kayaks I've enjoyed the least of those I've paddled, trying new boats should be joy. kirk *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 21 2002 - 06:43:38 PDT
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