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Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
By:LeeG
Date: 2/20/2002, 9:46 am
In Response To: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat? (Jim McMann)

Jim, a lot of what you'll find is going into personal preference territory more than universals of good/bad, if you are not a big person you'll need to install thigh braces if you plan on rolling or rough water use, some folks are satisfied with the thermarest seat pad with a few wedges tucked under the thigh area but you'll find that a carved 3" minicell block is most comfortable, my recollection is that the osprey std. doesn't turn as easily as the Tern or Coho.
If you weigh around 150lbs you'll find the boat is kind of big if you paddle a lot without extra weight. If you are looking for straight line paddling efficiency in a moderately high volume stable kayak that is under 16ft. then it's a good choice.

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S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Jim McMann -- 2/20/2002, 4:44 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Jim McMann -- 2/20/2002, 9:30 pm
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Ted Henry -- 2/20/2002, 12:21 pm
Re: aft coaming peak
LeeG -- 2/20/2002, 1:57 pm
Re: aft coaming peak
Shawn Baker -- 2/20/2002, 2:16 pm
Re: aft coaming peak
Ted Henry -- 2/20/2002, 5:34 pm
Re: aft coaming peak
LeeG -- 2/20/2002, 2:47 pm
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Shawn Baker -- 2/20/2002, 11:39 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
George F. Johnson -- 2/20/2002, 10:15 am
Pygmy Recessed Coaming Mod
Jon Murray -- 2/20/2002, 10:45 am
Re: Pygmy Recessed Coaming Mod
George F. Johnson -- 2/20/2002, 11:04 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
LeeG -- 2/20/2002, 9:46 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Ross Sieber -- 2/20/2002, 9:41 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
gisela -- 2/20/2002, 8:09 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
Severne -- 2/20/2002, 11:11 am
Re: S&G: Any negative points about a Pygmy boat?
LeeG -- 2/20/2002, 9:31 am