[Rhodes22-list] Kayaks Revisited

[Mark Kaynor]

Wally,

We looked at the Sea Eagle kayaks last year when we were looking for a
tender. We ended up settling on a hard-tail inflatable, primarily because 1)
we both have back problems, and 2) wanted the option to use a motor. We used
to white water canoe on the New and it's tributaries, but just can't spend
that much time that low in a boat anymore. We decided that sitting higher on
the seats or sides of the inflatable would be easier on us. I think if it
hadn't been for our backs, though, we would likely have considered the Sea
Eagle more seriously. I'll be interested to hear how it works for you.

Mark Kaynor

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey@hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Kayaks Revisited


> I have been trying to find an easy to use tender to visit some of the many
> creeks and islands along the TN River. I was looking for something that
> could hold two people, plus gear, self bail, light weight, and stable. If
I
> could use it for light white water and beach use even better.
>
> I considered tandem hard kayaks but I didn't think they were stable enough
> for easy entry, especially for my wife. Plus they were not self bailing. I
> also considered a sit on top but figured they would only be good in warm
> weather, too wet. and not good for white water.
>
> I wound up buying a used inflatable locally that is basically brand new
and
> was a great deal (cheap). It is made of 1000 Denier, rated for 750 pounds,
> stable, self bailing, and rated up to class 4 whitewater. It came with a
> foot pump, two nice paddles, splash guards, thigh straps, and seats. It
> pumps up in about 10 minutes with the foot pump, deflates very quick as
> well. Supposedly a $800 package new.
>
> http://www.seaeagle.com/canoes/380x.asp#
>
> I know it won't track as well as a hard kayak but we are not going long
> distances. I took it out on my lunch break for a quick test, no leaks.
> Hopefully it will serve me well.
>
> Wally
>
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