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Re: racing kayaks

Posted By: Berkeley C.
Date: Monday, 12 July 1999, at 2:20 p.m.

In Response To: Re: racing kayaks (Jan Gunnar Moe)

> Can you tell us a bit about your experience with the Pygmy Osprey? Is it
> the Osprey std or Osprey HP?

I have a Standard. It's a great all-around boat.It's quick, surfs well and has large enough volume for expeditions. Contrary to what some think, it is neither fragile or high maintenance. Oh yes, It's as pretty as any stitch and glue that I've seen.

On the negative side, it feels beamy. As a beginer I appreciated the stability, but after extended time on surf-ski's, it just seems a bit sloppy. I'm going to retrofit a retractable skeg to it, as it could really use the help in following seas. As with all stitch and glue kits that I've seen, the cockpit needs serious customization. The stock thermarest seat is something of a joke, and the cockpit opening is large so that it's hard to put knee braces where I want them. Mainly it's been great, but I need something a little quicker to keep up with the faster boats out there.

Messages In This Thread

racing kayaks
Berkeley C. -- Thursday, 8 July 1999, at 3:03 p.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Nick Schade -- Friday, 9 July 1999, at 1:22 p.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 6:57 a.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 7:11 a.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Berkeley C. -- Monday, 12 July 1999, at 2:20 p.m.

Racing Design used for major expedition (pointer)
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 7:32 a.m.

Re: Any racers/coaches out there?
lee -- Tuesday, 31 August 1999, at 11:28 a.m.

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