I'm 6'8", 250 lbs and paddle what most would consider an entry level boat (plastic to boot!) - a Current Designs Storm. The only mods I needed to make were for my long legs. You'll want to visit Wes Boyd's website for some real solid info and boat reviews for those of us "big boys": http://www.kayakplace.com/kayak.htm K At 09:19 AM 2/13/2004 -0500, you wrote: >I live about an hour south of Lake Superior in NE WI, and have several large >lakes in my "back yard." I weigh 280 + and am a proficient canoeist. Before >Spring I would like to buy a Kayak which can be used on both Superior and in >my back yard. To date the Eddyline Night Hawk 17.5 is the only boat, I've >seen >which seems to work. Are there any other suggestions? $2300 is pushing the >budget. > >Also, I am looking for a WI or MN Source with a wide selection. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Feb 13 2004 - 06:53:32 PST
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