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Re: kits vs. pros
By:Toni Lipton
Date: 8/17/1999, 11:27 am
In Response To: Re: kits vs. pros (Jan Gunnar Moe)

> Nordkapp is not a fast boat. It is narrow in front and stern, has the
> volume in the middle. And Nordkapp is not a stable boat, it requires an
> experienced paddler. Also, it is small inside, not much room for cargo.
> But: Nordkapp do handle heavy weather nicely, and Nordkapp is a beauty
> like few other!

> Have a look at

> http://www.qed.com/ack/ack/photos/maine/main5.gif One of the nicest
> pictures on the net!!

> Jan Gunnar Dear Jay Gunnar, Thanks for your info and the picture - that is just gorgeous...makes me feel all the joy of kayaking just looking at it. Toni

Messages In This Thread

kits vs. pros
Toni Lipton -- 8/16/1999, 11:47 pm
Re: kits vs. pros
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/18/1999, 2:33 pm
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Bobby Curtis -- 8/18/1999, 9:14 am
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Randy Jones -- 8/17/1999, 10:15 pm
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Randy Jones -- 8/17/1999, 10:23 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/17/1999, 2:58 pm
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Toni Lipton -- 8/17/1999, 8:16 pm
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lee -- 8/17/1999, 11:29 am
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Toni Lipton -- 8/17/1999, 1:40 pm
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Byron Lawrence -- 8/17/1999, 10:55 am
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Mike Hanks -- 8/17/1999, 9:49 am
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dave -- 8/17/1999, 8:26 am
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Jack Martin -- 8/17/1999, 6:10 am
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Jan Gunnar Moe -- 8/17/1999, 9:26 am
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Toni Lipton -- 8/17/1999, 11:27 am
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Jay Babina -- 8/17/1999, 10:18 am
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Jan Gunnar Moe -- 8/18/1999, 9:54 am
Re: kits vs. pros
Toni Lipton -- 8/17/1999, 11:31 am
Re: kits vs. pros
Barry -- 8/17/1999, 10:03 am
Re: kits vs. pros
Toni Lipton -- 8/17/1999, 11:33 am