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From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Feed the Need
Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:50:16 -0800
Jerry,

Now we have a new vally kayak, the Etain...

http://aswatersportsequipment.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=21_46&products_id=1569

> 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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