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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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