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Re: Prijon Barracuda?

Posted By: Jai
Date: Wednesday, 1 December 2004, at 11:01 p.m.

In Response To: Prijon Barracuda? (risto)

: Seems like Prijon have (at long last) designed a boat that at least looks
: like it might pass for a Sea Kayak - they call it the Barracuda.

: Has anybody here perhaps already taken it out into rough water? What
: impressions?

: risto

Yep,

I've had a barracuda for about 12 months.

Narrow beam makes for fun in rough water and I've modified the seat and cockpit area for a nice tight fit, as control with the knees and hips has become even more important.

She copes well in rough water when fully laden, and is a real joy to paddle. I wouldn't like to paddle long distances unladen in rough water as I've found this un nerving, lots of bracing required when I really want to be focusing on nav. She does however force me to improve my skills and for this I'm grateful.

Usual problems occur unladen in beam seas and I've fitted a rudder as a aid.

Jai

Messages In This Thread

Prijon Barracuda?
risto -- Friday, 23 May 2003, at 12:22 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Brianne Corbett -- Friday, 23 May 2003, at 11:08 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Tim Mattson -- Sunday, 25 May 2003, at 2:34 a.m.

Keyhole cockpit
Andy -- Sunday, 25 May 2003, at 6:59 a.m.

Re: Keyhole cockpit
Mike and Rikki -- Monday, 26 May 2003, at 12:41 p.m.

Re: Keyhole cockpit
Andy -- Monday, 26 May 2003, at 3:35 p.m.

Interesting deck!
risto -- Tuesday, 27 May 2003, at 1:43 p.m.

Re: Interesting deck!
Andy -- Wednesday, 28 May 2003, at 8:07 a.m.

Re: Keyhole cockpit
Mike and Rikki -- Tuesday, 27 May 2003, at 2:57 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 27 May 2003, at 1:26 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Brianne Corbett -- Tuesday, 27 May 2003, at 9:26 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
John Greenway -- Sunday, 25 May 2003, at 5:22 a.m.

Well, well, well....
risto -- Monday, 26 May 2003, at 12:24 p.m.

pps. too bad nobody's paddled the Barracuda! *NM*
risto -- Monday, 26 May 2003, at 12:37 p.m.

Re: pps. too bad nobody's paddled the Barracuda!
Magoo_ns -- Saturday, 4 December 2004, at 6:07 p.m.

Re: pps. too bad nobody's paddled the Barracuda!
Brent -- Wednesday, 12 October 2005, at 9:48 a.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Mike and Rikki -- Monday, 26 May 2003, at 12:49 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda?
Jai -- Wednesday, 1 December 2004, at 11:01 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda? *Pic*
Alfredo Bugayong -- Wednesday, 15 February 2006, at 9:25 p.m.

Prijon SPAM???
Robert N Pruden -- Wednesday, 22 February 2006, at 2:08 a.m.

Re: Prijon SPAM???
freddy -- Wednesday, 22 February 2006, at 7:49 a.m.

Humbled...almost
Robert N Pruden -- Thursday, 23 February 2006, at 3:08 a.m.

Re: Humbled...almost
Bert -- Thursday, 23 February 2006, at 4:42 p.m.

I'm serious
Robert N Pruden -- Friday, 24 February 2006, at 2:28 a.m.

Re: Prijon SPAM???
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- Wednesday, 22 February 2006, at 10:02 a.m.

Re: Prijon SPAM???
Robert N Pruden -- Thursday, 23 February 2006, at 2:53 a.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda
cooldoctor1 -- Saturday, 16 September 2006, at 10:39 p.m.

Re: Prijon Barracuda
simon -- Tuesday, 19 September 2006, at 1:44 a.m.

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