Re: [Paddlewise] Advise and suggestions

From: John Fereira <jaf30_at_cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 07:20:25 -0400
At 10:51 AM 6/6/2003 -0400, Murphykat12_at_aol.com wrote:
>I've been kayaking for about three years on and off and am interested in 
>purchasing my first boat.  I've had my eyes on Dennis Nigels Romany but 
>after trying it, I found that I like the Valley Pintail and Avocent much 
>better.  Luckily, I have the US dealer close by.  My question is, am I 
>setting my heights too high being a begining kayaker?  Should I go for 
>a  different boat?  I plan to use it on Lake Michigan, local inland lakes, 
>and other great lakes.  Any advise, suggestions, or where I could find a 
>used on would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!


If the Explorer, Pintail or Avocet are within your price range and you felt 
comfortable paddling them, then by all means, go for it.  They're all 
excellent boats.   I can't think of a single reason why they  wouldn't be 
appropriate for a beginner.  

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