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Nice site
By:Timothy - Toronto, Ontario
Date: 11/9/1998, 10:34 am
In Response To: First kayak I built picture (Bobby Curtis)

Nice web site. Good photo's.

The kayak looks great. Do you find it a tight fit? I understand the North Bay is a bit snug and you've taken an inch off of it.

I'm thinking about building a North Bay. Have you had it out in rough water? I'm curious how it compares to a beamier kayak in bad conditions.

How do you like the greenland style paddle? I was using one with an inappropriate style of kayak (Chesapeake 17') and really liked it. I hear they're much better with a narrower kayak like the North Bay.

Ironically enough, I've stopped using the greenland paddle because it's too cold now. All that water splashing around is less than desirable when it's a few degrees above freezing. At least until I get better gloves.

Congratulations. It's a beauty.

Messages In This Thread

First kayak I built picture
Bobby Curtis -- 11/8/1998, 5:53 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Frank -- 11/10/1998, 3:37 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Bobby Curtis -- 11/10/1998, 9:55 pm
Nice site hopefully mine will be as nice :)
Brian T. Cunningham -- 11/9/1998, 11:42 am
Re: Nice site hopefully mine will be as nice :)
Bobby Curtis -- 11/9/1998, 11:12 pm
Re: What Site?
Mark Kanzler -- 11/9/1998, 2:03 pm
I agree; good site!
Ross Leidy -- 11/9/1998, 11:23 am
Re: I agree; good site!
Bobby Curtis -- 11/9/1998, 11:19 pm
Nice site
Timothy - Toronto, Ontario -- 11/9/1998, 10:34 am
Re: Nice site
Bobby Curtis -- 11/9/1998, 11:26 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Mike Scarborough -- 11/8/1998, 6:19 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Bobby Curtis -- 11/9/1998, 11:30 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Mike Scarborough -- 11/10/1998, 12:14 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Bobby Curtis -- 11/10/1998, 10:24 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Bill Burton -- 11/11/1998, 12:35 am
Re: First kayak I built picture
Mike Scarborough -- 11/10/1998, 10:17 pm
Re: First kayak I built picture
Bobby Curtis -- 11/10/1998, 10:15 pm