Doug, You should try paddling the Illusion which is being made near you in Bellingham by Sterling's Kayaks. Warren Williamson has paddled one in extreme conditions in Dectption Pass (Pam was watching it from the bridge and took photos). Pam has one and loves it. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 12:50 AM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote: > 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jan 03 2011 - 04:48:13 PST
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