Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker Magazine

In a message dated 12/22/2004 6:11:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
jimtibensky_at_fastmail.fm writes:

But compared to other ways I waste my
money, Sea Kayaker is a good investment.



The sense of humor in this crowd is worth the price of admission alone. 
 
I know the intention of the thread was not to beat on Sea Kayaker. They are 
not above criticism, however. Sea Kayaker is still a good magazine. Some issues 
get on my nerves, but hey, don't I too. The only magazine back issues I keep 
anymore are SK and Backpacker. I no longer subscribe to Outside as they have 
slid into the slime of fashion models trying to look outdoorsy, excessive 
Everest articles, 100 wild places for you to weekend (conveniently located next to 
a resort advertising), Hot Gear, etc., etc. SK's move into a more trendy image 
makeover seems entirely puritan compared to Outside's middle age 
crisis-trainwreck.  
 
There are a lot of places to go in the world where you won't have to share a 
beach, if you can get there. Attracting people into the sport is very 
important not just for the gear and support of our existing institutions, but also to 
give us a choice between where we are at and where they will take the sport. 
 
Rob G