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Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 9/24/1999, 7:16 pm
In Response To: stripper (kayak) comparison (pete czerpak)

> I'm finishing up my S&G now and am thinking about tackling a strip built
> this winter. Would anybody be able to offer up some comparsions or
> comments between the laughing loon panache and the guillimet expedition
> single. anything that makes you think one is particularly different than
> another. no flames against nick though. although if nick wants to comment
> thats cool too.

> I will most likely be buying both sets of plans and would like comments on
> buildability, water performance, etc. since only one will probably get
> built this fall/winter.

> I seem to remember somebody out there has actually built both of them.

> thanks again.

> Pete

Pete

Have you looked into Redfish Kayaks. I'm building a Spring Run for my wife this winter and may end up building one for myself too. Joe's kayaks track fantastic and the Spring Run turns easily when put on edge. If you get a chance I'd look into some of the Redfish Kayaks.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

stripper (kayak) comparison
pete czerpak -- 9/22/1999, 3:43 pm
Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Mike Hanks -- 9/24/1999, 7:16 pm
Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Dave Houser -- 9/24/1999, 3:24 pm
Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Ross Leidy -- 9/22/1999, 4:26 pm
Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Larry C. -- 9/23/1999, 8:19 pm
Re: skeg concerns
craig appleyard -- 9/23/1999, 8:37 am
Re: skeg concerns
Robert Woodard -- 9/23/1999, 9:05 pm
Re: skeg concerns
Barry -- 9/25/1999, 9:29 am
skeg plans
erez -- 9/23/1999, 8:05 pm
Re: skeg concerns
Mike Scarborough -- 9/23/1999, 9:30 am
Re: skeg concerns
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/23/1999, 9:30 am
Re: skeg concerns
Ross Leidy -- 9/23/1999, 9:03 am
Re: skeg concerns
Greg Steeves -- 9/23/1999, 11:19 pm
Re: skeg concerns
craig appleyard -- 9/23/1999, 4:51 pm