Re: [Paddlewise] Not Another Tiderace Review

Mark,
Was it the LV Nordkapp you tried? I found it much more maneuverable than 
other Nordkapp models.

Also, paddler size, girth, and how tall one is makes a huge difference, as 
does displacement amidships in relation to kayak width and potential of the 
kayak for leaned turns and stability perceptions. Overall, kayak reviews and 
reading of same leave out this important point often. What may be ideal for 
me (short guy) might be terrible for a guys like Wes Boyd. And what might me 
a great kayak for Wes might be a dangerous tub for me.

Also, consider paddling style. I noticed the Tiderace kayaks have a very 
tall foredeck. This allows a K-! style of high paddle stroke when combined 
with your knees up high for more power-like paddling. Lots to consider.

Doug (migraining at home - sorry for all my spelling mistakes)

> Nice to read all these boat reviews, me being interested in a new one
> myself. Got a chance to expand my horizons a bit and paddle both an 
> Explorer
> and a Nordkapp. Didn't spend very long in either, just long enough to see
> how easy they roll compared to my QCC. The Nordkapp felt twitchier to me,
> but seemed easier to maneuver and seemed to give me a bit more room for my
> knees. While I'm sure Doug's skill lets him abuse his Nordkapp like a play
> boat, I think I'd like something with a little more rocker. Heck, I try to
> avoid paddling too far anyway. I know if I get a new boat, I'm in for a
> whole different style of kayaking.
>
> Mark
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