stnoonan Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Like many of you, I received the invitation to register for the Run of the Charles on April 25th. This spurred my interest in looking for a new boat. My Ellesmere is a great boat, but a bit wide for a racer. During the racing clinic last year we were introduced to many radical boats that were very race-specific. As an alternative, can anyone recommend a second boat that could still be used for a touring boat when a second is needed? Andrew and Alex use the Seda Glider (I think), and these seem like a good compromise, but I'm wondering if there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 When I was going through exactly the same search, several people referred me to this site: http://www.soundrowers.org/ Check out the chart that follows their description of classes. The way they categorize the different boats is very helpful. I bought a KajakSport Viviane: not the fastest in its class (Glider, Epic Endurance, etc.) but it is supposed to be better in conditions, and it is much nicer on the eyes. (I'm such a slave to fashion.) BTW, my Viviane came with a skeg and I will adding a rudder at Brian's workshop on Saturday. I thought it would be a simple way to deal with the skeg v. rudder issue: get both. :-)) Liz N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guido Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Sean,If the rivers get soft again any time soon you are welcome to try my Epic Endurance 18 some Sunday. It looks just fine when you paddle it and other boats look best over your shoulder.Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 If I were looking for a new FSK, I'd get a new all carbon Glider that seem to be on sale at NESC, and be ready to go next weekend for the Liz N. paddle. I enjoy paddling mine in the ocean for training, its a good boat. I put a Smart Track set-up on it. Look at the results of the Blackburn http://www.blackburnchallenge.com Pick any boat in the top 10, be aware of the USCA 18' limit for inland flat water races governed by USCA if that's ever of interest to you. The fastest 18' sea kayaks useful as everyday touring boats are the 1. Epic 18 2. QCC 700 Look at the results of the Blackburn http://www.blackburnchallenge.com 1. Glider 2. Looksha II or III (all carbon, but $$$) 3. Viviane 4. Epic 18 5. QCC 700 (can be custom made racing set up) 6. WestSide EFT (good luck finding or getting him to make one!) Doug Bushnell, near Buffalo, NY is WestSide Boat Shop and he makes the Thunderbolt., and the Extra Fast Tour above. 7. CLC Pax 18' or 20' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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