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Re: Other: Reviewing home built sea kayaks.
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 6/24/2017, 1:08 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: Reviewing home built sea kayaks. (scottbaxter)

That is true, and the kind of paddle one likes will also determine the style of boat to some degree.

Beginners may not be aware of wings, or GPs. I have taken folks out who thought I was teasing when I asked if they needed a left or right handed paddle.

One assumes, I suppose, that someone approaching a building project has done some research, and has probably done some kayaking. In a way there is almost too much in the way of offerings. It is great for compulsive builders, but maybe a bit overwhelming for someone starting their first, and maybe only - ha ha - boat.

I have noticed that some boats have been dropped from designer's catalogues over the years. I guess they tweak the designs, or come up with ones that fill the gap in the inventory slightly better, and phase the less optimum ones out.

Et.

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Etienne Muller -- 6/24/2017, 9:42 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/24/2017, 10:47 am
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Etienne Muller -- 6/24/2017, 1:10 pm
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scottbaxter -- 6/24/2017, 12:19 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 6/24/2017, 1:08 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/24/2017, 2:01 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/24/2017, 2:05 pm
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JayBabina -- 6/24/2017, 2:39 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/24/2017, 2:10 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 6/25/2017, 7:42 am
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Justin -- 6/26/2017, 6:34 am
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scottbaxter -- 6/26/2017, 9:47 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/26/2017, 11:05 am
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 7/6/2017, 2:30 pm
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Justin -- 7/9/2017, 6:52 am
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Etienne Muller -- 7/2/2017, 5:19 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 7/2/2017, 11:40 am
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Jumbliah -- 7/3/2017, 10:34 am
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Andy Waddington -- 7/21/2017, 11:54 am
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Etienne Muller -- 7/21/2017, 2:55 pm