lizzie
Unaka (near Murphy), NC
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We have been chatting for the past few days about kayaks, inflatables, etc. on another post. Most agreed it is hard to find the perfect fit for a Class B, but inflatables seem to win out. Most know that I have an Advanced Elements Straitedge tandem kayak that I consider "ok" but not perfect. Just had a call from a guy that I saw paddling a Grabner inflatable canoe on whitewater last summer. It is 14' 9", built in Canada, and widely used in Europe. I was very impressed with its performance and looked it over carefully. Went on line and found they sell for $2,200,(Canadian)..way out of my reach. Have not been able to find a used one. He offered me his at a very reasonable price. It is used and has a patch, but in good shape. According to the Grabner website (and Youtube videos) you can rig a sail on it and also use an electric motor. It may be awhile before I can pick it up and try it out, but will report back when I do. Anyone want to buy and Advanced Elements tandem kayak? lizzie
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spahn
Sunrise, Fl, USA
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I don't know much about kayaks but I attend an excellent presentation on inflatables at "The Rally" in Georgia a few years back and was very impressed by the paddleSki by Sea Eagle. I liked the versitility of this one and it is priced well below $2K
Take a look at it http://www.seaeagle.com/PaddleSki.aspx
... Sue Spahn
Sue Spahn
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LarryJRogers
Austin, TX
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I have to agree with the previous post on Sea Eagle. For 299 I got a fully equipped kayak for 2 that I've used on class III rapids, on calm lakes and the surf. I have had it 3 years and still no patches although the bottom is scrapped pretty bad. Used it for fishing, bird watching and remote site camping. Less than 50lbs and in a ruck sack when deflated. fits well in the back storage area.
It's not one of the larger inflatables provided by Sea Eagle but it has proven extremely useful and enjoyable.
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JupiterRT
Jupiter
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The best inflatable I found (after trying/borrowing/paddling many) for long day paddles was the Airis Velocity from Walker Bay boats...http://walkerbay.com/products/airis/airis_velocity_features.html
Packs up easy and I carry on a hitch attached storage rack along with a grill/cooler on trips.
They were pricey....but nothing else gave me the tracking or speed I looked for in paddling.... FYI, I use mostly offshore in the Atlantic or on the Gulf side of Florida.
Have a trailer for use when I must have my hardshell kayaks.....
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KHJPHOTO
San Luis Obispo, CA & Lancaster, PA
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There is nothing like a "hard shell".
Take a look at Easy Rider Canoe and Kayak. I paddle the "Eskimo Three Piece Take A Part" and fits
on the rear hitch carrier. Again, look to RVRAXX.com for the best carrier.
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