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Re: Buying Kayak without tryout

Posted By: Mark
Date: Saturday, 20 January 2001, at 11:04 p.m.

In Response To: Buying Kayak without tryout (Ron)

: I am an experienced wilderness canoeist who is planning to purchase a touring
: kayak for use on big lakes in the north. I have paddled kayaks on several
: occasions, but have never owned one. I live in a fairly remote location in
: northern Manitoba, and will not be able to test-paddle before I buy. I am
: considering plastic boats for the durability. Primary use will be
: multi-day trips, any thing from 3 to 14 days. I have narrowed my choices
: down to Current Designs Storm, Wilderness Systems Cape Horn 17, and Prijon
: Kodiak. Any comments from folks who have paddled any of these models? (I'm
: 6' tall, 200 lb.)

G'day
I am 225 at 6' and have paddled the Storm and the Kodiak a fair bit . For Size and comfort I like the Kodiak better .That blowmolded plastic Prijon uses is good stuff. Azul sea kayaks is coming out with a Xytec 17'5" Spitfire in August built for large capacity and maneuvering , could be a good one.Call Langford Canoe in Ontario for a demo as they are running in your direction throughout the year.
Good Luck
Mark

Messages In This Thread

Buying Kayak without tryout
Ron -- Saturday, 20 January 2001, at 7:52 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Tim Mattson -- Saturday, 20 January 2001, at 9:54 p.m.

Re: Durability
Ian Johnston -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 3:01 a.m.

Re: Durability
Tom -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 10:12 a.m.

Re: Durability
Tim Mattson -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 10:52 a.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Tom -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 10:10 a.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Paul nevels -- Sunday, 28 September 2003, at 8:45 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Mark -- Saturday, 20 January 2001, at 11:04 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
FBC -- Sunday, 21 January 2001, at 11:41 a.m.

Re: Some Experience Here.
Ian Johnston -- Sunday, 21 January 2001, at 2:55 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Joan Spinner -- Sunday, 21 January 2001, at 9:21 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Hugh -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 11:26 a.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
Mark Drozda -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 11:51 a.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
mike M -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 7:31 p.m.

Re: Buying a CD Kayak
Ray -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 11:56 a.m.

Re: Buying
dave mcadoo -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 1:30 p.m.

Re: Buying Kayak without tryout
J. Byrne -- Monday, 22 January 2001, at 3:36 p.m.

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