"back40" wrote in message
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I've never paddled a sit on top, but it seems logical that sitting
higher would raise the centre of gravity, and make them less stable.
But, I have seen paddlers fooling around in them at the local beach,
and for the antics going on, the craft seemed remarkably stable.
However, I don't think I want a hard shell sit on top. The long
cockpit opening in the Folbot Greenland II certainly should allow
freedom of leg movement.


I was a bit skeptical from its appearance, but read nothing but good
reviews. Of course, reviews should be taken with a grain of sand.
Speed isn't the prime consideration for me - comfort and stability are
important. I'm 6'1" and just under 250 lbs. and that limits the
choices somewhat.



Even the Folbot singles have generous cockpit openings, if that's what you
are looking for. The price is reasonable, and the company very nice. They
are stable. Not the fastest or most responsive things out there, and not the
"one with the kayak" type, so there's tradeoffs, depending on what you want.
You'll probably need to work on the seating a bit, though, to improve
under-thigh and lower-back support.

Personally, I'm glad Feathercraft has gone to direct ordering from their
website.

Mike (has a Greenland II for us, wants a Kahuna for me)