Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak recommendations sought

From: Dave <qajaq_at_nwlink.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:55:36 -0700
What is your current boat?
Dave Carlson

"Darryl Johnson" <Darryl_Johnson_at_rogers.com> wrote:

>After a number of years putting up with my kayak which is too small to 
>store all my gear on long and/or cold-weather trips, I have started 
>looking at new kayaks.
>
>I have a second issue with my current boat: I love playing in decent 
>waves, but I'll have a "whoopsie!" moment and then I'll tense up and 
>everything just goes downhill from there. So I'm looking for more 
>stability in a boat.
>
>At my age, it's doubtful that my skill level is going to increase to 
>any extent, so please don't suggest I learn a new skill to make me 
>feel better, and that isn't going to solve the storage issue in any
>case.
>
>I have read a number of glowing reviews of the Valley Aquanaut and 
>plan to drive to the nearest dealer (a day's drive away) later in the 
>spring when he gets his full complement of boats in.
>
>He has suggested a few other boats I might want to try:
>	Current Designs Infinity
>	Delta 17 Skeg
>	Boreal Baffin
>	Boreal Ellesmere
>	Impex Force 4
>	Seaward Quantum
>	Nigel Foster Legend
>	P & H Capella 173
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