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kayak choices and needs

Posted By: steve
Date: Tuesday, 1 March 2005, at 3:13 p.m.

I am at a disadvantage because my location limits what kayaks I can easily purchase. I live in South East Alaska and have great paddling opportunites but not a lot of purchase options.

In anycase, I have found some boats that most likely fit my needs. I am 5'10", 175lbs. I want a fast boat that can be raced in, but also want to use it for some touring trips.

These are my current options:
1. Romany Explorer - glass
2. Wilderness Tempest 170 (maybe 165 for my size?)- plastic
3. Kajak-Sport Viviane - this may actually to be too high performance for my everyday touring needs
4. Necky Chatham 17 - Looks like a fun boat, but it may be too slow for my race needs.

I reckon in a few years I can get a race specific boat, but for now can only afford one boat. I know it is tough to find one boat for all occasions, but what do you think of my options?

Thanks for all your help,
Steve

Messages In This Thread

kayak choices and needs
steve -- Tuesday, 1 March 2005, at 3:13 p.m.

Re: kayak choices and needs
Karl -- Thursday, 3 March 2005, at 12:32 a.m.

Re: kayak choices and needs
steve -- Friday, 4 March 2005, at 1:48 p.m.

Re: kayak choices and needs
Karl -- Wednesday, 9 March 2005, at 12:01 a.m.

Re: kayak choices and needs
Rob Gibbert -- Tuesday, 8 March 2005, at 6:52 p.m.

Re: kayak choices and needs
Karl -- Wednesday, 9 March 2005, at 12:04 a.m.

Solace 17 or 18 *LINK*
Robert N Pruden -- Thursday, 3 March 2005, at 3:16 a.m.

Re: Solace 17 or 18
steve -- Friday, 4 March 2005, at 1:51 p.m.

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