Sea Kayaks Techniques Bulletin Board

Re: Piccolo

Posted By: Brad Farr
Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 5:47 p.m.

In Response To: Piccolo (John Montgomery)

John,
As far as I know the Piccolo was only made in polyethylene. This is just fine with me because my kids are not nearly as careful with their boats as I am. The poly holds up well to rock landings, parking lot drops etc. The only option available was a rudder which I dont think is needed given the boats tracking.

For paddles I bought Werner Rec Tour and Rec Tour "S" (on sale for $155 ea. - now $175)
http://www.kayakproshop.com/PaddlesB2.html

My neighbor bought some cheap ($50) flat blade aluminum shaft paddles and regretted it. After I bought the Werners, he found the "RS Magic" by Carlisle. I think the Magic would be a better choice for a kids paddle, it has an ABS blade that looks like it would take more abuse than the glass blade on the Werner. The magic is also alot less exspensive - currently $99 with the fiberglass shaft.
http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/17609/CRL

We noticed a big difference with the girls using the nicer paddles. The lighter swing weight of the Magic & Rec Tour and the shaped blades give their small arms a boost. We may buy some more of the "magic" paddles for use as back-up.

Messages In This Thread

Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 12:50 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK* *Pic*
Reg Lake -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 4:14 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:13 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK* *Pic*
Brad Farr -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 8:31 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK*
Brad Farr -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 11:10 a.m.

Piccolo
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:19 p.m.

Re: Piccolo
Brad Farr -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 5:47 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
sing -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 6:14 a.m.

Boat Lengths, etc.
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:31 p.m.

Re: Boat Lengths, etc.
sing -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 3:18 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
george jungle -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 9:37 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John D. -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 12:24 a.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:02 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John D. -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 1:15 a.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
shawn baker -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 2:48 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
Randy Knauff -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:41 a.m.

Paddles for Kids
John Montgomery -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:04 p.m.

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