: I did think about the Shearwater design, but am more interested in trying my
: hand at a strip built, and to my knowledge the North Star is the only
: baidarka availble in kit form with strips.

: As a long time lurker, seldom poster on this board, and having seen how these
: types of discussions degenerate rather quickly. I was curious as to
: whether the previous post conflicts with the guidelines....

: No need to get off topic from my intial question, since that is what I am
: interested in. Just had to get it off my chest.

: Wesley

I don't think Eric's post was conflictual. He just mention the S&G baidarka as another option. especially since the strip built is thought to maybe have some issues.

Shearwater is not huge yet like CLC or Pygmy so not everybody knows about them.

By the way, I did just finish a Shearwater Merganser 16, and I own a Chesapeake 18, and I'll be starter a stripper this fall.

I did love the lines on the Shearwater baidarka by the way. Its a fantastic multichine. Saw it down at the Mystic Boat Show and Eric was building one there to check out. never got to paddle it though..

Pete czerpak albany,NY