bazzert Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Hi, I'm a new member who is still trying out boats (yeah, analysis paralysis). Would anyone have an extra boat for tomorrows session on the upper lake ? I took the guided tour out to Thacher island yesterday and am totally hooked. many thanks, Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Barry, It might help to provide a brief physical description since not every boat will fit every person. Don't need specifics, but something like average weight, average height would suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Good point! Tall & Thin :-) 6'5" ~200# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Barry, I can bring an Avocet tomorrow, but the fit will be questionable. There is no seat and the foot pegs can be adjusted so it might fit, but it won't be optimal. It's already on the car so no trouble there. By the way, you have a pfd and spray skirt, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I don't think he'll fit in an Avocet. I can bring my Aquanaut, which should be OK with a thin bulkhead pad, or none at all -- I have several sizes. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks Kevin/David, I have a pfd, but no spray skirt. I can pick one up by tomorrow evening. (REI or EMS close by); any suggestions on brand/sizing ? Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I wouldn't recommend buying a neoprene spray skirt (which most of us prefer) until you find the right boat for you, because you'll be buying it to fit the size of your cockpit. I have 3 spare nylon ones you could choose from if you like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Are you coming, Heidi? If so, great. In any case, I'll bring a couple of nylon skirts, pumps, paddle floats and even a spare pfd or two. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks David/Heidi, See you tomorrow, Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulariegel Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 NSPN is having an Nigel Dennis Kayak Demo day this Saturday in Ipswich. Check out the calendar for more info. Cheers, Paula NDK Exp-LV VCP-Anas Acuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Many thanks to David for both the loan of his kayak and the great instruction last night. I really enjoyed the session and learned a lot of new things. It was also great to see some advanced techniques demonstrated; particularly the different forms of rescue. Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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