Re: [Paddlewise] Feed the Need

Guys, new review in on the Nordkapp LV I though was interesting. I agree 
they need to lower the rear coaming. My idea is to lower the whole deck. To 
do this I need a cheap used LV. Here's the review:

http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1796

Quote:

06-10-2009
     I've now had a Nordkapp LV since October 2007. My Nordlow is 
beautifully made and, though a standard layup with keel strip, it weighs 
notably less than my 2004 ProLite lay-up Aquanaut. I have paddled the boat 
in an array of conditions on the coast of Maine and on Lake George, the 
Hudson, and a few other inland waters.
The Nordkapp LV accelerates faster than any other boat I've paddled. It 
responds effortlessly to corrective strokes. It comes about more adroitly 
than my Romany. It is a fairly tender boat when at rest and firms up 
noticeably when moving through lumpy seas. The Nordlow rolls faster than 
nearly any other boat in my experience. Having gotten spoiled by my Romany, 
I have window-shaded the 'kapp LV more than once.

The Nordlow is not a novice's boat. The 'kapp LV is by far among the more 
demanding and least forgiving of the sea kayaks I've paddled. When Peter 
Orton states ".for the advanced and advancing paddler" he is being honest 
and accurate. This boat has challenged my equanimity more than once.

I've lowered the seat a half inch which has improved the boat's stability a 
bit and made the cockpit fit more comfortable for me. I wish the rear of the 
coaming was at least an inch lower. A 'rolling' recess would allow for more 
comfortable laybacks while keeping the aft deck high enough to not scoop 
excessive amounts of water.

The most complete review of the 'kapp LV I've found is Douglas Wilcox's:
http://seakayakphoto.blogspot.com/2007/01/valley-nordkapp-lv-test.html

This boat makes a very responsive and quick day boat for someone my size - 
6', 180+ pounds. The Nordkapp LV is a fun boat for those times one is on top 
of ones game.
Rating: 9 of 10



> Steve,
> Although I agree about what happens once you are on the edge of a NF boat, 
> that misses the point a bit.  What seems desireable to me is to get 
> gradually progressive feedback as you lean from center, as well as 
> gradually progressive carving.  It seems preferable to me to be able to 
> easily and controllably regulate the degree of edging and the resultant 
> degree of turning.  The Mariner II, for example, has this excellent 
> characteristic, as do other boats.  Perhaps one can develop this ability 
> with the Shadow, but I don't see what advantage the light primary has.
> Jerry
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