RE: [Paddlewise] Mirage Doubles

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:15:25 +1100
Wilky asked
>What would they be like for beginners??

G'Day Wilky,

I haven't paddled one myself but have gone out with many novices who were in
Mirage doubles. It seemed like a good boat for beginners, being both stable
and fast. Probably difficult for a couple of beginners to turn without a
rudder though. But you hardly ever see them used without a rudder. Some
people question the robustness of the fixed rudder for launching off a beach
into the surf. However, I've never seen a broken rudder on a Mirage.

All the best, PeterO


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