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Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
By:Borre van Doorninck
Date: 3/17/2003, 10:59 pm

: I am 6'1 with 11 American shoe size and 200 to 205lbs and I am a snug but
: comfortable fit. My heels just touch with hard sole neo bootie from Dive
: N' Surf with Yakama foot rest.
: I have paddled a few times wearing 3mm farmer john with a summer shortie
: over, it's also fine.If you can find one to try out it would be
: best,apples and oranges. I am in LA Ca. if you would like to try mine.
: Don
Thanks for the response Don. I will have to pass on your offer as I am in the Vancouver BC area. Did you have to modify the cockpit at all? I have had trouble with cockpit size in some smaller boats. Generally it sounds like if you are comfortable, I should be OK.

Borre

Messages In This Thread

Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/16/2003, 11:07 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Shawn Baker -- 3/19/2003, 11:53 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Wade -- 3/18/2003, 6:48 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/17/2003, 8:35 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/17/2003, 10:59 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Jack Sanderson -- 3/18/2003, 9:40 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/18/2003, 10:29 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/18/2003, 10:36 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/18/2003, 8:57 am