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Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids

Posted By: Randy Knauff
Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:41 a.m.

In Response To: Sea Kayaks for Kids (John Montgomery)

:: Also, what about paddles? I see that Werner makes one for kids. Are there
: other options? (Again, making a GP would be problematic.)

: (And just so you know, he already has a wet suit and a PFD that fits him.)

: Thanks, John

A paddle company not mentioned often but having great paddles is Aqua-Bound Technologies. The owner built up Nimbus kayak company, sold it and decided to build a paddle stronger than Werner (main maker at the time), same weight at two thirds the price.
I have had good luck with them in my kayak rentals and classes. No breakage like I had with Werners.
Their carbon fiber is cheaper than Werner's fiberglass and way stronger. The narrower "tripper" blade makes a good blade for kids.
I know R.E.I. carries them and a lot of shops. If there is nothing local, you can order it thru a dealer and have it shipped to you. There is a good review on the Mariner Kayak page under their paddle section.
They have their own web page also to check out.

Randy

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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