Re: [Paddlewise] Advice on boats

Darryl V. (Paddlewiser a few years ago, eastcoast) loved his Anas. Slow 
surfer and slow on wind waves (at least, didn't meet expectations).

Avocet awesome playboat - pearls a bit.

Aquanaut is a fantastic all-around touring machine (by Brit standards).

Nordkapp. Which one? Jubilee is dated but true blue fast touring machine 
nevertheless. Nordkapp LV is incredibly fast off the line but still a 
demanding kayak that requires the paddler to take care of themselves. Boat 
will not do it for you. All need a little skeg now and again. Classic 
Nordkapp - well, a classic, if quirky one still. Difficult to rationalize 
but tangible ability to weather rough seas for the devoted Classic paddler.

Still no perfect kayak out there. Parts of a perfect one in every one above.

Doug Lloyd



> rebyl_kayak wrote:
>
>> Aquanaut - Nordkaap - Avocet and Anas Acuta;
>>
>> Could anyone give me any feedback on these as I offered to put the 
>> question to
>> Paddlewise.
>
> Peter, the folks on West Coast paddler really like your last choice. 
> Here: http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2903
>
> -- 
> Dave Kruger
> Astoria, OR
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