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Re: Strip: building a sea kayak - beginner qs
By:DotJF
Date: 4/28/2009, 6:02 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: building a sea kayak - beginner qs (george jung)

Re the petrel, I was under the impression it was a 'play' kayak? I know the description of it says it's possible to use it for other stuff as well, but considering it's written by someone trying tosell it I was a little skeptical. Do you know if it really is a feasible expedition kind of kayak? I'm not really intendingt odo be going into the fancy tricks side of things, as much fun as that would be...

: Take a look at OneOceanKayaks.com. I'm just getting a start on a Storm Lt
: (16'3", X 22") for a 120 pound paddler - the Storm SLT would
: also be a consideration, depending on 'added equipment needs'. Lots of
: good reviews on these boats (and others also on that site).

: You might look at Nicks offerings, as well. The Petrel is an interesting
: boat, and there's a video of Nick paddling (ocean, whitewater, you name
: it!) that is inspiring - and it really seems to handle.

: Lots of options - and lots of good choices.

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DotJF -- 4/23/2009, 9:01 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/26/2009, 1:35 am
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Craig Robinson -- 4/28/2009, 2:05 am
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kirk briggs -- 4/28/2009, 6:23 pm
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DotJF -- 4/28/2009, 6:13 pm
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risto -- 4/25/2009, 5:22 am
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DotJF -- 4/28/2009, 6:08 pm
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george jung -- 4/24/2009, 7:37 pm
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DotJF -- 4/28/2009, 6:02 pm
Ah, to be considering that first build....
William Cruz -- 4/24/2009, 6:37 pm
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Charles Leach -- 4/24/2009, 9:11 am
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Andy Waddington -- 4/30/2009, 12:50 pm
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Phil Nelson -- 4/24/2009, 5:08 am
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DotJF -- 4/28/2009, 5:54 pm
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Phil Nelson -- 4/29/2009, 5:54 am
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Allan -- 4/23/2009, 11:25 pm
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DotJF -- 4/24/2009, 12:58 am
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Allan -- 4/24/2009, 2:12 am
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DotJF -- 4/28/2009, 5:49 pm
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Charlie -- 4/23/2009, 9:59 pm
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DotJF -- 4/24/2009, 12:36 am