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Re: Pygmy Osprey HP
By:Pete Roszyk
Date: 10/19/1999, 9:06 am
In Response To: Pygmy Osprey HP (Bill Oetjen)

For one thing, you're never 'stuck with the decision'; if it comes to the point where a 'better' boat is offered, you'll be able to sell #1 so you can get #2. And you'll have learned so much from #1 that #2 will be even better.

If you haven't paddled an Osprey HP, keep in mind what the catalog says about its tracking and turning abilities. It is as fast as you are, and it does track like it's on rails. Turning is not its strong point, particularly if you are used to making leaned, edged turns. I don't know if it's because there's very little rocker or what, but if any of Pygmy's singles need a rudder for maneuverability, it's the Osprey HP. If you've been paddling a rudderless boat for very long, driving a ruddered boat is disconcerting.

Messages In This Thread

Pygmy Osprey HP
Bill Oetjen -- 10/18/1999, 9:42 pm
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP, or a Baidarka?
Barry -- 10/19/1999, 8:20 pm
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP, or a Baidarka?
Dale Frolander -- 10/20/1999, 5:18 am
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP, or a Baidarka?
Peter W. P. -- 10/21/1999, 8:19 pm
Good one!
Dale Frolander -- 10/22/1999, 4:20 am
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP, or a Baidarka?
Dale Frolander -- 10/20/1999, 9:24 pm
Re: Stripper Baidarka
Ian Johnston -- 10/21/1999, 4:42 am
Re: S&G Baidarka
Mike Hanks -- 10/21/1999, 10:11 am
Re: S&G Baidarka
Barry -- 10/21/1999, 1:40 pm
Re: S&G Baidarka
Mike Hanks -- 10/21/1999, 7:16 pm
Re: Pointy Thingy
Ian Johnston -- 10/20/1999, 5:48 am
Re: Pointy Thingy
Jim Richardson -- 10/20/1999, 9:53 pm
Re: Pointy Thingy
Mike Scarborough -- 10/20/1999, 10:21 pm
Re: Pointy Thingy
Mike Scarborough -- 10/20/1999, 10:48 am
Re: Pointy Thingy
Ian Johnston -- 10/20/1999, 8:45 pm
Re: Telescopes and Kayaks
Ian Johnston -- 10/21/1999, 3:56 am
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP
lee -- 10/19/1999, 1:41 pm
Re: responsive like a dagger meridian?
lee -- 10/20/1999, 9:33 am
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP
Pete Roszyk -- 10/19/1999, 9:06 am
Re: Pygmy Osprey HP
Phil Serra -- 10/19/1999, 7:38 am
Re: what if?
lee -- 10/19/1999, 12:34 am
Osprey by pygmy boats
tom madill -- 10/23/1999, 4:25 am