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Re: Seeking: help choosing which kayak
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 3/12/2015, 10:22 am
In Response To: Re: Seeking: help choosing which kayak (kevin)

I'd have to agree with your assessment, starting building with a baidarka probably isn't a good choice, it's a more difficult build, might as well start with a boat that's easier to build first, then if you want something more challenging down the road maybe then build one of Rob's baidarkas.

There are many designs similar to those you've looked at. Much will depend on where you paddle and what your paddling experience is. No point in building a boat you'll be afraid to use, many designs are pretty skinny, while some of us find them fun, they are a bit difficult for someone just starting out. Also do you want a kit or want to build from plans?

Bill H.

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Seeking: help choosing which kayak
kevin -- 3/11/2015, 8:14 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 3/11/2015, 8:09 pm
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Paul Davies. -- 3/11/2015, 11:11 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 3/12/2015, 5:12 am
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Etienne Muller -- 3/12/2015, 5:21 am
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mike b -- 3/12/2015, 7:41 am
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kevin -- 3/12/2015, 9:33 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/12/2015, 10:22 am
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kevin -- 3/12/2015, 11:54 am
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Howie -- 3/12/2015, 5:55 pm
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Pete -- 4/2/2015, 8:26 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 3/12/2015, 9:13 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/14/2015, 1:27 am
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rich -- 4/5/2015, 7:16 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 4/5/2015, 9:43 pm
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rich -- 4/6/2015, 8:57 am
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mike b -- 3/12/2015, 10:25 am
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Charles Robinson -- 3/12/2015, 3:00 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/14/2015, 1:31 am
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Pete -- 4/2/2015, 8:34 pm