Hey Craig, Thx for all the info. I have a couple of questions though. First, let me tell you a little more about my sea kayaking abilities, to see if that would change your opinions any. One of my favorite past times right now is surfing my NDK Explorer, but as I'm sure you know, its not very conducive to anything but straight on, head for the beach surfing. I did have a Piranha Inazone WW boat for a while, which was pretty fun on a wave, but as you mentioned, I missed some really cool surfing ops, just because I couldn't get it out to the surf zone (wind, current, etc pushing me back). This suggests to me that I need a longer boat, such as the Dagger RPM, or the Necky Rip. I'm obviously not so concerned with being called "old School", but I do want the planning hull and hard chines. I know you suggest that I avoid them, but I was also considering one of the longer creekers, simply because it has so much more volume in the bow and stern. Wouldn't this help with the nose burying in the trough of a wave? Also, just so you know, I do have a rather bomb proof C to C, lay back, and Sweep role. Would appreciate any advice you or others have. Thx, Rich *************************************************************************** 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 Sep 24 2007 - 07:00:48 PDT
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