Topic: WTB lady Sea Kayak Posted: 15 Mar 2013 at 3:20pm
My lady is looking to buy a used touring sea kayak around the 16-17 foot
length. I think her top choice would be a composite boat like a Necky Eliza or a
Nigel Dennis kayak. ideally sans rudder, and rather with a skeg. but definitely open to rudders and also open to plastic boats.
She's
small so a smaller (narrower) boat that can still hold some overnight
gear, with a little rocker capable of surfing and being in rough
weather.
Is she looking for something nimble or can haul gear? This is a key point. Are you talking NDK/SKUK Romany or Pilgrim? The Eliza is sort of an all around boat and, as such doesn't shine in any one category. Have you considered a a Valley Avocet?
Unless there is a rush, you may be well served coming to the Northwest Paddling Festival on May 11. there will be several distributors and retailers there with a huge beach of boats to try out ranging from the rec boats to the expedition boats to the waveski's. Access to the demo's is only $5 and sitting in a few different boats will really pay off in the long run. For instance, as much as I appreciate NDK boats, I don't find them comfortable and prefer Valley. I've met plenty of other people that go the other way.
Disclaimer: I'm the Valley Ambassador and one of the folks responsible for this event.
You mean I'm supposed to wear something UNDER my spray skirt? Where's the fun in that?
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