On Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:14:43 +0000, TSS <tss@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
>I currently have a Pyranha/Venture/P&H Orca 16 for cruising but my kids
>(recent kayak converts)are now running rings around me in their much
>more manoeuvrable GP kayaks so I need something a bit more
>responsive/versatile to play in with them.
>
>In priority order it will be used for:
>
>1. Playing in (non extreme) surf on the beach in the summer - I'd like
>to be able to carve a few turns
>
>2. Short distance flat water cruising (I'll use the Orca for anything
>more than a couple of miles)
>
>3. Very occasional white water use (again nothing too extreme)
>
>I'm 5' 11" about 13stone/83kg an improving beginner/intermediate. I'd
>like a nice stress free paddle where I don't feel like I'm going to
>capsize all the time, a decent size cockpit, but I do want it to respond
>nicely and be capable of keeping me satisfied as my skills progress (but
>I'll never be aiming at the extreme end)! It's got to be plastic.
>
>Looking through the brochures the Pyranha Master TG (especially with the
>optional retracting skeg for cruising), Pyranha G3 or Perception Arc
>look like they may fit the bill.
>
>Any one have any experience of these boats or any suggestions as to a
>better choice?
>
>If we exclude the white water use would I be better off with a Sit on
>Top for the beach (and if so which one?)?
>
Can't say what you should buy but....
G3 - Big stable touring or creeking boat for the larger paddler - you
are not a larger paddler :-)
It has lots of stowage space if you stuff gear in the back between air
bags ( A Must Have IMHO)
Loads of volume, flat hull, distinct rails. But... it is big.
Why not look at something such as the Diesel, or an I3/ H3 or that
ilk. They still offer some volume and a bit more response than the G3?
Had bad experience with Masters so shouldn't comment.
Sit On Tops.... hmmm.
Ewan Scott
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