I am thinking of purchasing a Cetus LV in Carbon/Kevlar. I paddled one this weekend at the Southwest Kayak Symposium and I am intrigued. ...Anyone have any experience/input that they would like to share? -- Debra Kettler Tempest 165/170 Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I heard there was going to be a mid-size model as well, just in case you find the LV to low. I like the kayak; the outfitting is well done and from the perspective of deck design, seat, rim recess, etc, I think the Cetus rocks. Of course, the hull is where it counts. I've heard it is less than neutral in cross wind, so like many kayaks today, the skeg is a helpful and often necessary addition. I do think the kayak is better suited to tripping as opposed to day/weekend/play use. With width astern, friends tell me if feels stable enough and it does appear to cruise at a good clip. There was a sweet deal at MEI in Victoria last week on a slightly used LV with a hull repair that while not too bad, was a strong indication of how inadequate these carbon/Kevlar hulls are to the everyday rigors of sea kayaking. I realize the trade off is weight savings for solo carrying, etc, but it is not one I can sanction. Doug Lloyd Debra asked: "I am thinking of purchasing a Cetus LV in Carbon/Kevlar. I paddled one this weekend at the Southwest Kayak Symposium and I am intrigued. ...Anyone have any experience/input that they would like to share?" -- Debra Kettler Tempest 165/170 Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have tried out the cetus LV twice and liked it a lot except for the skeg which is the worst skeg I have ever used. Very hard to get up or down. i was thinking about buying one except for the lousy skeg. David miskell -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Doug Lloyd Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:30 AM To: 'Debra Kettler'; paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Cetus LV I heard there was going to be a mid-size model as well, just in case you find the LV to low. I like the kayak; the outfitting is well done and from the perspective of deck design, seat, rim recess, etc, I think the Cetus rocks. Of course, the hull is where it counts. I've heard it is less than neutral in cross wind, so like many kayaks today, the skeg is a helpful and often necessary addition. I do think the kayak is better suited to tripping as opposed to day/weekend/play use. With width astern, friends tell me if feels stable enough and it does appear to cruise at a good clip. There was a sweet deal at MEI in Victoria last week on a slightly used LV with a hull repair that while not too bad, was a strong indication of how inadequate these carbon/Kevlar hulls are to the everyday rigors of sea kayaking. I realize the trade off is weight savings for solo carrying, etc, but it is not one I can sanction. Doug Lloyd Debra asked: "I am thinking of purchasing a Cetus LV in Carbon/Kevlar. I paddled one this weekend at the Southwest Kayak Symposium and I am intrigued. ...Anyone have any experience/input that they would like to share?" -- Debra Kettler Tempest 165/170 Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] Yes, I've heard that some of the boats have trouble with their skegs. I've also heard that P&H is working on the problems. Thanks On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 4:43 AM, David Miskell <misktome_at_gmavt.net> wrote: > I have tried out the cetus LV twice and liked it a lot except for the skeg > which is the worst skeg I have ever used. Very hard to get up or down. i > was > thinking about buying one except for the lousy skeg. > David miskell *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] David, I don't know when you tried the LV but I believe I read that they have beefed up the skeg blade and changed the type of cord used and my wife's works flawlessly. There is a nuance in using it. 1. Use your thumb to push forward on the skeg slider, 2. Hold the button in while sliding to desired position. Neil Millard On Apr 6, 2010, at 7:43 AM, David Miskell wrote: > I have tried out the cetus LV twice and liked it a lot except for the skeg > which is the worst skeg I have ever used. Very hard to get up or down. i was > thinking about buying one except for the lousy skeg. > David miskell *************************************************************************** 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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