OK, as noted in my recent pegleggin' posts - I'm 6'8", 250 lbs - paddling a CD Storm that I'm beginning to think is flat out too small. Last year, I was thinking of building a stitch-n-glue boat - with increased volume to handle my size. I looked at the triples from both CLC and Pygmy pretty hard - I have three children ages 3, 5, and 7 - and the extra room would allow some paddling partners now - and into the future. But...this boat would be used (primarily I suppose) as a single. The Pygmy site says this is doable - noting that some large paddlers (280 lbs +) use it as a single. CLC does not recommend using their triple as a single. Paddling will be mostly day trips, flat inland water (some Great Lakes trips) and some group kayak/camping trips (e.g., Voyageurs National Park or Mississippi River trips). No solo coastal expeditions are the calendar for the near future. My inquiry is less about Pygmy vs CLC or any other brand - but rather the whole concept of a really big single (aka triple). Do any PWers have an opinion on this? Ideally, I'd have multiple boats - but financially, I'm going to be lucky to have one new boat. I like some of the +sized factory boats that are available - but there is simply no way I'll have the $2200 - $3000 to spend on a new boat. Thanks for any comments. Keith *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Keith Wrage <keith.wrage_at_charter.net> wrote: >> OK, as noted in my recent pegleggin' posts - I'm 6'8", 250 lbs - paddling a CD Storm that I'm beginning to think is flat out too small. [snip] The Pygmy site says [using their triple as a single] is doable - noting that some large paddlers (280 lbs +) use it as a single. CLC does not recommend using their triple as a single. >> Woof. That's a lot of boat for one paddler to yard around, especially in a wind. That said, it is a cost-effective solution to the need to run the kids out for a paddle, you in the center hole. On the types of waters you describe, might be OK. In 15 knots of wind, you would be very taxed to keep it on track, rudder or not. Off-PW, Keith and I have discussed further mods to his cockpit on the Storm. I think his peglegging may stem from lack of blood flow to extremities, but he does not report the characteristic tingling it produces. Maybe some sort of non-nerve-related muscle lock? I recall experiencing sudden, complete leg failure, with no advance warning on exiting to shore once, so I wonder if it is his sciatica nerve. You can't go wrong having a triple around, in any case -- very versatile boat. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Keith, I don't know about paddling a triple, but I own a Necky Tesla NM, which is about 1 foot longer and 1 inch wider than the CD Storm. (length-17' 10", width-25") I'm 5'11", 200 lbs., and the boat is very roomy for me, so it would probably be quite comfortable for you. You may be able to pick up a used model for a reasonable price. Mike In a message dated 5/15/03 2:53:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, keith.wrage_at_charter.net writes: > OK, as noted in my recent pegleggin' posts - I'm 6'8", 250 lbs - paddling a > CD Storm that I'm beginning to think is flat out too small. .............My inquiry is less about Pygmy vs CLC or any other brand - but rather the whole concept of a really big single (aka triple). Do any PWers have an opinion on this? Ideally, I'd have multiple boats - but financially, I'm going to be lucky to have one new boat. *************************************************************************** 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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