On Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at 4:54:12 PM PST, JHYoung000_at_aol.com wrote: > I'm a novice paddler, trying to compile a list of kayaks to try out > for possible purchase... I'll second Kirk's suggestion of looking into a used boat. I also agree with him about the Chinook...I think you'll be able to find boats you like more than that one. You can often get a better used boat for the price of a lesser new one. In any event, a used boat in good condition can save you lots of money over the same boat purchased new. When I bought my first boat (Current Designs Caribou), I wanted something that I could feel comfortable with right away, and also grow into as my skills developed. I've been very happy with that purchase. I paddled as many boats as I could find in the three months prior to the purchase of the Caribou. Another thing to consider along the lines of growing into a boat... As your skills quickly develop, the types of waters and conditions you'll want to experience will likely expand as well...so you might want a boat that can take you further than you might imagine just now. If there are any rental places near you, I would recommend visiting all of them and trying as many different boats as possible (even if they're not in your price/experience range...just to get an idea of what's possible). Once you find some boats you're really interested in, here's another source for finding used boats online: http://www.paddling.net/ On that site, you can search boats for sale by region. Enjoy your paddling! :-) Melissa -- PGP public keys: mailto:pgp_keys_at_gmx.co.uk?subject=0x46C29887&Body=Please%20send%20keys *************************************************************************** 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 - 12:21:20 PDT
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