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Pls Help Me Choose a Kit!!
(brad) wrote in message
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However, I called Pygmy last week, and the gentleman with whom I spoke
steered me towards the Arctic Tern. He felt that it "handled" better
and would be much easier for my daughter to steer, etc. He felt that
this handling advantage more than compensated for the additional size
and weight.
I am now inclined to heed his advice, but I wonder if anyone can add
anything useful? If it matters: I have no boatbuilding experience but
lots of woodworking experience (furniture) and a decent shop with a
tablesaw, bandsaw etc (not that it looks like you need any of these
tools to build these kits).
As I was reading your post I was thinking that the longer kayak might
be better for the weight trade off, then I got to the last paragraph.
I agree with the guy at Pygmy (who knows much more about this than I),
go for the Tern if that is what he suggests. As far as building, with
your experience and a little patience, you should enjoy a smooth
build. I have just finished putting up the lines for my 9 yo, you
still have to stay somewhat long or they will have even more trouble
keeping up. And this is more important in the long run than the
occasional portage. If they can't keep up on the water, they will hate
the sport and portage will be the least of your problems.
Scotty from SmallBoats.com
Thank you all for any insights you can provide. I appreciate your
experience.
Brad
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