Epic, eh? I like the Zen boat: http://www.zensport.co.nz/net/product/details.aspx?p=8 Cool rudder option, too. http://www.zensport.co.nz/net/product/details.aspx?p=6 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! :-) DL > On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:20:20 -0700, "Doug Lloyd" <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> > said: >> I've got a new carbon fiber ergonomic split paddle. I think I'll plan on >> carrying it on the front deck using the pluming tubes - seems to be the >> savvy >> way to do it. >> >> All this light weight gear - it could be addictive. > > If you are unlimited $$$ shopping. Epic has a nice looking 7.5 to 8 kg > (16.5-18 pound) 6.5 meter (21'4") surf ski ;-) > http://www.surfski.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=129 > > You do end up giving up little things like storage, hatches, spray > skirt, and your roll ;-) > > Welcome to the lite side. Be sure to bring your wallet.... > > > -- > 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
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