: Been reading this bulletin board and many of the old ones for the last week.
: I am extremely interested in building a kayak. I took the first step and
: ordered the book and it should be here this week. The Expedition Single
: fits what I will be planning on using a kayak for. I have know experience
: in a kayak, but have had some time in a canoe. My question is.... Is this
: kayak a good kayak to learn on? Plus, I am 5'10" and 195lbs. 21"
: doesnt seem like it leaves much room on the side of my butt. Hard to put
: in words, but maybe I have too wide of a load for this kayak. How much
: room on either side of my butt is enough? Enough for now, Thanks in
: advance for any answers you supply.

I have paddled the Exp. Single, a Guillimot, and a Night Heron (20" wide). I fit no problem at 6-2, 200lbs, and size 11 feet. The space above my thighs is fairly limited in most of them however. I might add a bit of space if I built one for more freedom to move a bit.

pete czerpak
albany, NY