Also of interest Sean Morley mention he switch to his Nordkapp LV over the rapier 20 as the rapier plunger into moderately rough seas _when fully loaded_. I suppose the faster kayaks and surfskis aren't prime movers for actual camping out of one's kayak, unless someone knows one that does well (holds gear and is fast). Doug Lloyd >> 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.. > > Kirk, > I am getting mixed advice on the ease of getting back on a surf ski. > There have been several local reports of experienced skiers who could not > remount in rough waters and had to be rescued. Can you really easily and > reliably climb back on in at least moderately windy and rough conditions? > > Jerry *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Oct 10 2008 - 22:58:03 PDT
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