On Wed, 02 May 2007 22:34:17 -0700, "Doug Lloyd" <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> said: > Epic, eh? I like the Zen boat: > http://www.zensport.co.nz/net/product/details.aspx?p=8 Where's the weight? The epic I refered to was 7.5 to 8 kg. > Cool rudder option, too. > > http://www.zensport.co.nz/net/product/details.aspx?p=6 Bulkheads? That's looking like a drybag boat to me. I wouldn't want to swim in surf with a drybag boat. I know you can tie drybags into the boat, I simply prefer sealed hull compartments. The zen looks like a fun go fast boat. Are you ready to give up some turning ability? Although you are used to the tanker, I mean, Nordkapp. > So, I thought the idea of having a carbon sea kayak and converting to as > much carbon equipment as possible was so my net weight would stay the > same but allow me to buy and carry even more gear! :-) Now that's not the thought process of a true go-lite weenie ;-) If it doesn't fit in your pfd, or fanny pack it's excess. Sealed hull boat, tether, flares, radio/cell phone, water, food, whistle. What more is there ;-) You're only a day paddler, in a populated area right.... I would have to spend time with the Epic V10E before I would trust it. I've owned one underbuilt boat, trusting your hull is a good thing... Kirk -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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 Thu May 03 2007 - 05:13:35 PDT
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