Re: [Paddlewise] surf boat

From: Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:35:59 -0400
I've got a Necky Zip that works pretty well in the surf. It's more like 
a dedicated surf kayak: flat hull, very aggressive chines. Many WW boats 
have planing (i.e., flat hulls) and so work pretty well, but lots of 
them are too short and slow to work well for me.

Steve

Richard T. Magill wrote:
> I have been sea kayaking for about seven years now, but I am thinking about
> getting into White Water.  If I do, though, I want a WW boat that is also a
> good surfer.  Any body have any suggestions for a good beginner WW boat that
> is also good in the surf?

-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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