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Re: Other: The right style of boat for my body si
By:Joe Whitman
Date: 6/6/2011, 5:24 pm
In Response To: Other: The right style of boat for my body size (david)

: I'm new to the kayaking experience, and entertaining the idea of
: building my own boat. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 210. Should I
: consider this in choosing a particular style of kayak,and if so
: any suggestions?

I am 6' 2" and 195, and love my Petrel! Fast, (well faster than my Great Auk double, with the kids in front) can surf little waves, rolls great.... I vote Petrel. Joe

Messages In This Thread

Other: The right style of boat for my body size
david -- 6/6/2011, 3:37 pm
Re: Other: The right style of boat for my body si
Joe Whitman -- 6/6/2011, 5:24 pm
Re: Other: The right style of boat for my body si
Etiennemuller Muller Ireland -- 6/6/2011, 5:47 pm
Re: Other: The right style of boat for my body si
Bill VerSteeg -- 6/6/2011, 6:57 pm
Re: Other: The right style of boat for my body si
ejensen -- 6/6/2011, 8:23 pm