Well I'm digging up this old thread just to finish the story. I increased my fleet by 50% last week by buying a 12' Tarpon kayak made by Wilderness. They guy at EMS made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
I've only been out three times. My first impressions:
It's heavier on land and the boat and a little harder to move around than I expected. But I'm getting the hang of it.
It's surprisingly fast compared to my 16' canoe, it paddles really easy.
It doesn't feel tippy or unstable at all. I really tried to roll it and it will not flip, I fall out first.
It tracks very well, I didn't get the rudder. It actully is less manuverably than I thought it would be.
It has more cords than a bungee jumper. I haven't figured them all out yet.
|