RE: [Paddlewise] Not Another Tiderace Review

It was a Jubilee. At 250, I doubt I could fit in an LV. And you have to
realize the back deck on my QCC is 11 1/2 inches high, so I'm used to
leaning back on my giant back band. Neither the Nord. nor the Exp. I tried
had backbands to give me any support, so it was hard for me to put them
through their paces. I hear it's better to paddle the Nordkapp loaded, so
maybe being a big boy would work to my advantage there! Really though, I
don't think I want to get rid of my brand new shinny QCC right now and I
would think of these boats as a replacement. I'd like to just add a playful
easy rolling boat to my garage, but I'm looking at the used market, so
pickings seem sparse.

Chuck Freedman tried my QCC while I tried his Nordkapp today and it was
funny to see a smaller guy in my boat. It really made it look really big and
wide. He was able to roll it OK, but I don't think anyone would call it a
play boat! Perhaps it would be good for hanky panky.

Mark

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Subject: 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)
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