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Re: Which kit to build?
By:Patsy
Date: 9/6/2001, 8:16 am
In Response To: Re: Which kit to build? (LeeG)

OK, Lee, now that folks have freely participated, let me ask you directly.
If I were to build a CLC boat, which one would you recommend for me? My thinking is that it would be either the 14 or the LT16, but I'm not sure which. And second, if I were absolutely NOT going to build a CLC kayak, which one would you recommend? How's that for putting you on the spot?

Patsy

: My primary

: Patsy, I'll leave the recommendations to other folks as I work for CLC and
: don't want to skew the participatory nature of the board. Just want to
: point out that you've chosen conflicting characteristics with paddler
: skill being a large part of the formula. Track well and playful
: maneuverability are different ends of the scale with other characteristics
: affecting the mix. Sounds like the boat you are looking for is much
: different than the Walden Vista, what other boats have you paddled that
: are close to what you are looking for?

Messages In This Thread

Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/4/2001, 11:19 am
Re: Which kit to build?
John Monfoe -- 9/8/2001, 7:04 am
Re: Which kit to build?
Charles Cooper -- 9/5/2001, 10:45 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
pete c -- 9/5/2001, 4:31 am
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/5/2001, 8:13 am
Re: Which kit to build?
Bob Deutsch -- 9/5/2001, 9:50 am
Strip vs S&G
Rick M -- 9/4/2001, 10:52 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Greg Jones -- 9/4/2001, 9:38 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/5/2001, 8:02 am
Can you attend the Newfound Rendezvous?
Dan Ruff -- 9/4/2001, 5:37 pm
Re: Can you attend the Newfound Rendezvous?
Patsy -- 9/5/2001, 8:21 am
My $.02...
Byron -- 9/4/2001, 3:28 pm
Re: My $.02...
Patsy -- 9/4/2001, 5:29 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Scott Dollmeyer -- 9/4/2001, 3:17 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/4/2001, 5:23 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Ted Henry -- 9/4/2001, 1:37 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
LeeG -- 9/4/2001, 12:33 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/6/2001, 8:16 am
Re: Which kit to build?
LeeG -- 9/6/2001, 7:45 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/20/2001, 11:05 am
Re: Which kit to build?
LeeG -- 9/20/2001, 11:33 am
Re: Which kit to build?
Patsy -- 9/4/2001, 1:52 pm
Re: Which kit to build?
LeeG -- 9/4/2001, 4:06 pm
Re: fit
LeeG -- 9/4/2001, 4:18 pm
Re: fit and Piccolo stability
Patsy -- 9/4/2001, 5:18 pm
Re: fit and Piccolo stability
LeeG -- 9/4/2001, 7:38 pm