"Yes, the CD Squamish is a mini sea kayak. I am 5', 10" tall and weigh 165 pounds, and if I were much bigger I wouldn't fit in it. It makes a fun little day boat for us average size people." I believe the CD Squamish is the plastic version of the Slipstream. And seeing as how the Slipstream is a scaled down model of the Gulfstream meant for the smaller paddler it would make sense that the plastic version, the Sirocco, may be more suitable for the larger paddler while retaining similar characters to the Squamish? I just bought a Sirocco a month ago and am very pleased with the boat. I'm 5 10 180lbs and the boat fits me well. I've had it out about a dozen times in all kinds of conditions. The boat edges nicely, turns on a dime and rolls well. The skeg has jammed twice, both times it cleared itself after a few minutes. My biggest complaint would be the backband. It needs to be upgraded. Any suggestions? Steve Davis *************************************************************************** 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 Jan 13 2003 - 09:59:26 PST
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