Re: [Paddlewise] New Kayak Design

Mark,

I meant to mention Nigel' Foster's own web site (I think it is a bit 
different from the commercial "design" site):

http://www.nigelkayaks.com/701.html

Duane's new Mini Benny looks like an interesting design for close rock 
garden play. The flat hull could be useful on the ski hill too, though it 
could them be renamed the Mini Benny Hill (British comedian fans will get 
that one).

At first glace, the Mini Benny looks like a well-appointed recreational 
kayak. If only all rec kayaks were this well provisioned. I'll be interested 
in some reviews by Duane.

Doug L

> Being a large sized person can have it's disadvantages, but I really 
> didn't
> need Duane Strosaker creating another one for me!!!
> I got to attend the party at Duane's house tonight where he debuted his
> newest home designed and built kayak. So along with food, great music from
> Steve Wilson and kayak talk with great people, I got to check out one of 
> the
> coolest kayaks I'll never fit into!!!
> Duane has been teasing us all for a couple months about this new design. 
> His
> only hint was that it was somehow based on a car!?! So when we finally got
> to look in his garage we were treated to a sporty, Ferrari yellow little
> number he calls the Mini Benny. I guess you could say it was inspired by
> crossing his Point Bennett design with a Mini Cooper.
> As I have been playing more in the surf lately, I have realized that 
> having
> 17 feet of kayak is not always that neccessary. I've beeen dreaming of a
> nimble play boat along the lines of a Mariner Coaster and Duane's design
> seems to fit in that mold. But don't take my word for it, go check out the
> pictures on his website.
> I'm hoping maybe he can alter the design and add a couple more feet of
> volume for us larger paddlers. I can't wait to get out on the water and 
> see
> it in action.
>
> http://www.rollordrown.com/kayak/minipics.html
>
>
>
> Mark Sanders
> www.sandmarks.net
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