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Sea Kayaks Techniques Bulletin Board
folding kayak comparisons *LINK*
Posted By: Pamela In Response To: Re: buying a kayak (Alex M)
Date: Sunday, 31 October 2004, at 10:35 p.m.
Brenda,
If you would like to compare folding kayaks, you can get basic information at:
www.paddling.net/buyersguide/foldingKayaks.htmlMy 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
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