: That's certainly a possibility, though "more likely" isn't
: necessarily the case. The young man is touted as a very athletic
: (cyclist,runner) thrill-seeker (motorcycle racer). I'd actually recommend
: whitewater river kayaking to him, over the "thrills" of lake
: paddling!
: A surf-ski, while obviously disconcerting at first, seems - to me - to be
: ideal for what the OP was describing. Just like learning to ride a bike,
: or learning to ski or snowboard, there's a quick and rewarding learning
: curve. And, once the basics are mastered, he'll still have a boat that his
: skills can continue to grow with - and a boat that will always provide him
: with plenty of fun, in any number of conditions.
: And on inland lakes and rivers, seeking out wind and waves, it doesn't sound
: like he's looking at major expeditions, just fun on the water. So, what
: need has he for storage, and all the paraphernalia of a traditional kayak?
: A ski is simplicity itself - no skirts or pumps, or re-entry devices, etc.
: Just put it in the water, get on, and start paddling.

: Anyway, that's my take on why a ski is what I'd recommend for what the OP
: described. Maybe the young man would quickly grow discouraged, maybe not.
: But then again - thrill seeking athlete that he is - maybe he'd quickly
: grow discouraged with a (relatively) stodgy traditional boat, too?

: Dave

: BTW, Prijon has my recommendation for a "good plastic boat" - they
: make fine, and very strong, whitewater river kayaks . . . .

Yep, Prijon makes a nice poly boat that you can actually repair if you do figure out how to break it

Bill H.