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Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 10/20/2011, 11:09 am
In Response To: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord (Mike Bielski)

: I'm looking ahead a couple of projects, but I'm going to be
: building a tripping boat soonish. I pack lightly. All of my gear
: is super-light and small. I'm looking at the Guillemot
: Expedition Single or the Thommason Designs Njord. A review of
: either kayak from an owner or someone who has paddled them at
: least a bit would be good. There aren't many Njords around, I
: don't think, so I don't think that there would be many people
: who have paddled both, but it would be best if someone has spent
: time in both kayaks and could comment.

: So let's take capacity off the table- My concerns are speed,
: handling in general, and handling in difficult conditions.
: Either/both would be equipped with a really big skeg, so
: tracking is not much of an issue in comparison to turning.

: I know at least some of you have built a North Star- can you
: comment on a North Star for comparison to either of these
: kayaks?

: Thanks-

: Mike

Hi Mike,

I'd ask Dan Caouette, pretty sure he's paddled both.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Mike Bielski -- 10/20/2011, 9:50 am
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Jack -- 10/20/2011, 11:05 am
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Mike Bielski -- 10/22/2011, 12:56 pm
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 11:09 am
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 10/20/2011, 12:09 pm
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 12:19 pm
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 10/20/2011, 5:05 pm
Re: Other: Comparo: Exped Sngle v Njord
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 5:15 pm