richuk
Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Dorset
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Ok, my Camel Trophy boat above is great fun in moving water. However on flat or slow rivers it is a drag. It requires considerably more effort than a similar sized rigid Canadian. That said its portability outweighs much of that. I have 2 inflatable kayaks, Sevylor River X I think. They are also nice boats. Hard to keep in a straight line, but easy to paddle. I think the trade off is convenience of inflatable versus performance of rigid hull. You have to try as many as possible and decide yourself.
The inflatables are inherently stable. Which is a very big plus with novice paddlers. Rich
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 4th Mar 2014 9:48 pm |
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Joyride4life
Member Since: 14 Jun 2013
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Thanks Rickuk!
Like the info. I wouldn't mind a nice camel trophy boat! SWIMBO will kill me if I bought one, but your advice on the capabilities and stability is great. What length of paddles would be suitable? Any idea?
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| 4th Mar 2014 10:31 pm |
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richuk
Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Dorset
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I will measure mine and report back. I think they are the originals. I was very lucky to know the chap who purchased all these Camel Trophy boats as a job lot when they were originally released.  Rich
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| 4th Mar 2014 10:38 pm |
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Jeffers
Member Since: 06 Jan 2012
Location: Warwickshire
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Have a look at Seaeagle.com.
I have used the 385FT two person (or two adults and a child).
They are very rigid and stable and made from a very sturdy material.
Great fun on the Dordogne. Jeffers
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