You are absolutely correct! I have really noticed how much has changed just in the last 3 years, in terms of mobility.
I've decided on the Dagger Zydeco 9.0. It's good for flat water, it's light and has good stability. A good starter kayak for me.
Thank you all for the advice.
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- Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:00 pm
- Forum: Recreational/Touring
- Topic: 71 yr. old Solo needs advice
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- Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:33 am
- Forum: Recreational/Touring
- Topic: 71 yr. old Solo needs advice
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Re: 71 yr. old Solo needs advice
I live in S'dale, AR, so Hot Springs is a bit of a hike. I'm leaning now towards a Dagger Zydeco 9' that weighs in the neighborhood of 35 lbs. Fortunately I don;t have any physical limitations other that the rehab process of getting my strength back in my upper arms. That's why weight and stability ...
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:18 am
- Forum: Recreational/Touring
- Topic: 71 yr. old Solo needs advice
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71 yr. old Solo needs advice
I will be a solo paddler who is 71 yrs. old and has had shoulder surgery (both). I am looking to buy new or used, kayak or canoe something to go on flat water and a very rare occasional river (no whitewater). I will be car topping, so weight is a big factor. I would like to stay at 48 lbs. or less. ...