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Strip: Advantages of long kayaks?
By:Lei
Date: 2/12/2008, 1:01 pm

I have built two S&G kayaks by Eric Shade, the Widgeon, that are 14 ft long and 24" wide. I am contemplating on building a narrower strip kayak for learning to roll. I am 5'8" and 140Lb. Why do most people choose such long (17-18ft) kayaks? I understand the advantages of higher hull speeds and higher volumes to carry gears, but don't plan on doing any racing or over-night camping, just paddling in local lakes and Long Island Sound on calmer days. I had drawn up a few 14x20 kayaks with Ross Leidy's Kayakfoundry, with design displacements of around 185Lb with 3.5" draft. Before I cut wood, any suggestions or advice?

Thanks, from Guilford, CT.

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Strip: Advantages of long kayaks?
Lei -- 2/12/2008, 1:01 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/14/2008, 1:59 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 2/17/2008, 2:21 am
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Toni V -- 2/15/2008, 6:44 am
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Lei -- 2/15/2008, 9:40 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/15/2008, 10:28 am
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Dee Ann -- 2/13/2008, 8:40 pm
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Don Lucas -- 2/14/2008, 9:56 am
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Scott Fitzgerrell -- 2/13/2008, 11:40 pm
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Joy -- 2/13/2008, 8:32 am
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Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 2/13/2008, 7:57 am
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Scott Shurlow -- 2/13/2008, 7:43 am
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Allan -- 2/13/2008, 3:10 am
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Bill Hamm -- 2/13/2008, 1:15 am
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Toni V -- 2/13/2008, 2:59 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 2/14/2008, 1:58 am
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Charlie -- 2/12/2008, 7:59 pm
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Mike Scarborough -- 2/12/2008, 9:19 pm