"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/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:58 AM 1/13/2003 -0800, Davis, Stephen G FOR:EX wrote: >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? Sure... I put a Bomber Gear backband in my GS last summer. Works just fine... and a big jump up from CD's shipping band. Cheers Tom *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Everyone, I hear a lot of people saying that they like the Bomber Gear backbands. I installed Snap Dragon backbands in a couple of my kayaks and loved them. Then for the heck of it, I put some Bomber Gear backbands in my double, and I don't like them. They are a bit too tall and stiff, and the material is abrasive on the skin. Of course, any backband is better than the "lawn chair" seat backs that most kayaks come with. By the way, I find backbands more supportive and comfortable, and better for laying on the back deck. I can't even understand why manufacturers make the "lawn chair" seat backs. I already ordered an Snap Dragon backband for my Squamish. Duane Southern California *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The Sqamish is NOT a scaled down version of the Slipstream. The Slip is a Derek H design based on the Gulfstream. The Squamish is pretty unique with similarities to the Solstice line with a skeg. steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 36.285' 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 39.841' Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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