Re: [Paddlewise] suggestion for a first boat?

As for the kid's ages the oldest or middle child is 11.  They
live on a private school campus, which is located on a good sized
lake (human powered boating is allowed but not swimming - it's a
reservoir and in these parts reservoirs can be tough to get
access to).

The grandmother is looking to buy a christmas present.  The
family is on the daring side, they recently moved back to the US
from Thailand.

Keeping the kids in mind my rough spec's would be for an 11' by
22" boat, with a decently low seat, and boat weight under 45
pounds....

For those who haven't been overwhelmed by my posts in the past
I'm a SOT fan, I consider a surf ski a high end SOT.
As a New Englander who paddles year round I've got a wee bit of
experience with garment choices, so I can cover that ad nauseum.

My default idea is to send him to New England small craft (15
miles from here), but I like to have some hints of good versus
bad in what's currently available for entry level.

Kirk


On Friday, December 02, 2011 9:26 AM, "Jackie Myers"
<jackie_at_muddypuppies.com> wrote:

I completely agree with Craig.   Besides, folks can filter the
subject if they are "bored" with all that "chatter" :)
A sit-on-top was my first boat and I have fond memories of that
kayak (though I understand Kirk's shudder at a 31" beam).
Kirk, how old is/are the kid/kids?
-- 
  Kirk Olsen
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