> From: Wntrwren_at_aol.com<mailto:Wntrwren_at_aol.com> > I am thinking about building a Pygmy Arctic Tern 14 kit. I really like the > idea of a light, relatively short kayak especially as a second boat [I paddle a > 17.5' Pursuit]. John I have just finished my build of the AT 14 kit. I haven't really put it through it's paces yet but it is a really lively paddle! It is by no means a speedy boat but I can hold a course reasonably well and keeping up with other paddlers is no problem. It is also one of the lightest boats I have ever hefted. I would highly recommend this boat! The build is another matter altogether. It took me 5 months to put the kit together so it is a time commitment. I would get a copy of Ted Moores book, Kayaks you can build. It will let you know what to expect and also give you a lot of tips and shortcuts. If you want to talk turkey you can reach me back channel. Kevin ----- Original Message ----- *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Dec 04 2006 - 06:01:37 PST
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