Hi folks,

my partner and I have just purchased a double kayak (Prijon Excursion, w.
rudder). We did go a bit crazy and forked out for carbon paddles and other
nice gear and have really put some effort into making use of it all. Soon
we'll begin some overnight touring out of Sydney, Aust.

There are times when I would like the convenience of a smaller craft when on
my own and have considered a surf ski (otherwise known as a wave ski here in
Oz) for training. I guess my thoughts were to have something which would
fit inside my sedan on the folded front passenger seat, limiting it to about
7 to 8 feet.

This is what I hope to be able to do with such a craft:

- be able to approximate the stroke needed in the kayak to build up
technique/stamina and for general training purposes,
- paddle both flat waters and some smaller surf,
- use existing paddle.

Some have commented that a short surf-ski will be a real pain on flat water
as it will rotate too much under paddling torque. It has been some time
since I paddled a surf-ski but will give one a go shortly.

Am I hoping for too much here, heading in the *wrong* direction? Any
thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
David E (Sydney)