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Re: First time kayak builder
By:Carol Eloranta
Date: 4/6/1999, 3:07 pm
In Response To: First time kayak builder (Brandon PAge)

>I asked the same question just over a year ago and got many responses, as you have. I decided on the Guillemot single - the gracefull lines caught my eye and Nick's artistic additions (even though I didn't plan anything fancy with the first run). I went through the weight, length, and paddling conditions considerations, but I admit it was looks mainly. I purchased the back copy of Sea Kayaker and lofted the plans. As soon as I started the project I wondered why I waited so long! I'm very happy with my "craft" and would probably say that with any of my top three choices because building it was enjoyable as paddling it. It is an absorbing, meditation-like pastime. And there are some great gurus participating here to smooth the way. Go to it!

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First time kayak builder
Brandon PAge -- 4/6/1999, 12:31 am
go rent a few..
erez -- 4/6/1999, 11:33 pm
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Carol Eloranta -- 4/6/1999, 3:07 pm
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Pete Rudie -- 4/6/1999, 12:56 pm
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Stan Heeres -- 4/6/1999, 12:40 pm
Another first timer
Bernie Farmer -- 4/6/1999, 8:50 am
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Nolan Penney -- 4/6/1999, 8:19 am
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Paul Jacobson -- 4/6/1999, 1:50 am
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Jack Martin -- 4/6/1999, 8:59 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/7/1999, 9:24 am
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J.D. -- 4/7/1999, 9:36 pm
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Robert Woodard -- 4/6/1999, 8:53 pm
Egg on my face
Paul Jacobson -- 4/6/1999, 8:17 pm
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john -- 4/6/1999, 4:43 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 4/6/1999, 3:08 pm
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Jack Martin -- 4/6/1999, 11:34 pm
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Joe Greenley -- 4/7/1999, 7:14 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 4/7/1999, 10:17 am
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Stan Heeres -- 4/6/1999, 12:32 pm
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Chris Bush -- 4/8/1999, 8:13 am
Congrats
Paul Jacobson -- 4/10/1999, 10:50 pm