Re: [Paddlewise] Which types of boats?

On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:30:18 EDT, Pamvetdr_at_aol.com said:
> In a message dated 10/4/2008 7:36:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> crjungers_at_gmail.com writes:

>      To deliberately change the subject, what types of boats would be in a 
> well appointed kayakers stable? And would responders give an example of
> each  type? These are for you, not for the neighborhood.
>  
>      I would start by suggesting an expedition/touring boat: a distance 
> (speed) boat; an intermediate type for going far in bad seas: a smaller,
> more nimble boat for exploring nooks and crannies, which may or may not be the
> same as a surf boat which you would also have; a light weight play boat (perhaps a 
> baidarka?), and at least one whitewater boat for dreaming about.


Everyone still seems to be sitting inside their boats ;-)

If you are looking for a distance/speed/exercise boat, as a day tripper,
try a surf ski ;-)

I spend most of my time sitting on my boat.  I personally prefer the
surf ski to a sit inside kayak.  If I screw up and swim the boat has
venturi bailers, simply flip it back upright, climb back on and start
paddling, the cockpit self empties in minutes..  The boat also only
weighs 30 pounds so parking a couple hundred yards from the put in isn't
a big deal, just toss the boat on a shoulder and walk down the street. 
dropping the boat or playing in rocks would not go well...

There are a whole bunch of good intermediate level boats available -
Huki S1-R, Think Evo, Fenn XT.  For the more ambitious there are
tippier/faster boats (huki s1-x/special, fenn mako 6, Epic V10).  For
me, sight seeing pace is about 5 mph, workout pace is a little above 6
mph.  I've seen speeds above 10 mph playing on waves - which is
extremely fun...


Kirk
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  Kirk Olsen
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