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folding kayak comparisons *LINK*

Posted By: Pamela
Date: Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 10:35 p.m.

In Response To: Re: buying a kayak (Alex M)

Brenda,

If you would like to compare folding kayaks, you can get basic information at:
www.paddling.net/buyersguide/foldingKayaks.html

My feeling is that it's best to try a variety of boats before you buy one. What I learned as a novice is that boats fit rather like shoes -- and my first boat wasn't a great fit. Plus they all handle differently. Perhaps that means a trip to a dealer with a variety of boats to try, or a day trip to an area where there are boats to rent. But given the cost of boats -- even used boats -- you don't want to make an expensive mistake.

I'd also suggest lessons for everyone. Nothing beats safe paddling.

Pamela

http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/foldingKayaks.html

Messages In This Thread

buying a kayak
brenda -- Friday, 29 October 2004, at 6:49 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Scott Baxter -- Friday, 29 October 2004, at 9:43 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
brenda -- Friday, 29 October 2004, at 11:10 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Scott Baxter -- Saturday, 30 October 2004, at 12:14 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
brenda -- Saturday, 30 October 2004, at 3:57 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Bill Burton -- Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 12:58 a.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Brad Farr -- Tuesday, 9 November 2004, at 10:14 a.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Alex M -- Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 3:36 a.m.

Re: buying a kayak
brenda -- Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 9:59 a.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Bill Burton -- Tuesday, 2 November 2004, at 1:06 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Alex M -- Tuesday, 2 November 2004, at 4:37 p.m.

Re: buying a kayak
Alex M -- Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 3:51 p.m.

folding kayak comparisons *LINK*
Pamela -- Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 10:35 p.m.

Re: folding kayak comparisons
Alex M -- Monday, 1 November 2004, at 1:28 p.m.

Re: folding kayak comparisons
brenda -- Tuesday, 2 November 2004, at 6:41 p.m.

Re: folding kayak comparisons
Ed White -- Friday, 12 November 2004, at 4:06 p.m.

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