Thought I would update this post with some current photos. The prototype was successful and is in the plug stage to make a mold and become a new model for Sterlings Kayaks. I will get the first one out of the mold so I am getting excited.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2087255&id=1008836452&l=43c02fe039

Best,

Reg

: I have been paddling a Grand Illusion since last November and
: loving it even though it was made for folks much bigger than me.
: I wanted a personalized version with a shorter waterline and
: loosened up even more to feel like a whitewater kayak. I got the
: go ahead from Sterling Donalson to chop a Grand to 16 feet from
: it's 17'4" length. Rather than rework the bow I chose to
: butt another stern section under the bow to create a symetrical
: hulled kayak. Mick Allen from this board gave me the name for
: it, thanks Mick.

: So far it is working out great. Here is a video link to Rowan
: Gloag, one of The Hurricane Riders from Deep Cove BC testing it
: and giving me his first impression.
: http://vimeo.com/12892572

: Here is a quick slideshow on the evolution of the Reflection. The
: one on the truck is a Grand Illusion for comparison.

:
: http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/reglakephotos/The%20Reflection%20Project/?action=view&current=a90213e3.pbw

: Thanks to all the contributers on this board over the last ten plus
: years that have shared their knowledge and given me the
: confidence to tackle projects like this one. This is a personal
: project that may eventually be connected with Sterlings Kayaks,
: I honestly feel that through this board we are raising the bar a
: bit for the kayaking industry side of things.

: Thanks again all,

: Reg