Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Does anyone have a plastic version of either boat that might be able to bring it to the pool session tomorrow night in Boston ? I could also pick it up if it's close by. I have a friend going tomorrow who would like to try one out. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Hall Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Kevin,These two boats are quite different in size at the cockpit, so depending on the size of your friend, their experience sitting in one vs. the other might be critical.-Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Millar Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Kevin,Bob has a FG Tempest 165. We'll be in the pool in Ipswich next Saturday if you friend will be there and would like to try the composite version. Dee is right in that there is difference in the cockpits between the 165 and 170 -- the 170 is too big for Bob (5'9"/150), who fits comfortably in my Explorer LV and Vela.Bob loves his and I rather like it too. I know a few people who have the plastic version and they give it high marks.Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 Dee and Deb,Thanks for the information on the cockpit size. Given that info, it might be better for the person to use a 170, but I'll encourage her to try both before she buys anything.Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Last year when my Explorer was being repaired I borrowed a 170 from a friend. The cockpit on that was huge and it felt like a barge! I had no contact in the hips and thighs. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I own a glass 170, and it's perfect for me. I'm 5'10", 185 or so.I'd say the the cockpit is the right size for me - it's easy to roll - battle tested in big surf. I think I was only blown out of the cockpit once in heavy surf, and was able to do a reentry and roll that time. I found the built-in pads and such to work great for me, with little adjustment. But, maybe I have a strange build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.