Re: [Paddlewise] Feed the Need

Jerry,

Reviews are coming in now on the Rockpool GT. I was after a do-it-all boat 
with capacity, speed, and maneuverability - with a forward day hatch.

Check out Rob's review in the link:

http://www.expeditionkayaks.com/2009/08/rockpool-gt.html

Doug

> Doug,
> There have been enough highly positive reviews of the Nordkapp NLV to 
> conclude that it is a wonderful boat.  However, there are always some 
> comments such as the reviewer's you quote, "...LV is by far among the more 
> demanding and least forgiving of the sea kayaks I've paddled.."  My basic 
> question remains, what is the advantage of getting one of the least 
> forgiving of sea kayaks, when there are others around that are faster and 
> easier in rough conditions?  I await your final conclusion with keen 
> anticipation, since you have so much rough water Nordkapp experience.  Is 
> there not some boat out there that is at least a bit better (for your 
> purposes) than the NLV?
> Jerry
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