Mohawk Shaman

[George Locke]

How would I fit- 6'4" 200#

[A Savage spanke]

You can sit in mine if you want, I'm in Clarksville

[George Locke]

Thanks SSP -How do you like yours?

[A Savage spanke]

I havn't really used it that much to be honest with you. Only once actually. It was fun and different, but less comfortable than a kayak or buffalo. It was pretty easy to pick up on, I was surfing, no swims. I'm going to take it to the Ocoee this summer and I imagine if I get good in it, it will make me a better all around boater.

SSP?

[George Locke]

Thanks - S- because you're a SAVAGE - S because you're SPECIAL and P because I HAD TO -hell I don't know it's late at night-Thanks for the offer but do you think it will be a "Dry enough boat" for 200# say on the Ocoee? Thanks - Geo.

[A Savage spanke]

Ah, I'm special? You really mean it? You're swell. I think how wet/dry you are depends on the boater. I imagine I'd be soaked, but I see guys in their 70's who're dry.

[hellbender]

He meant "Special Ed" Spanke Gotta old Seda helmet if you lose your other.Just lookin out for ya my friend

[A Savage spanke]

Do you really have a seda?

[hellbender]

Yes I Do!

[Randy Dodson]

George, 200# sholdn't be a problem in the Shaman. I surfed Spanke's on the Cadron at 200#. And it seemed like a middle of the road boat as far as wet vs. dry. It's a pretty fast boat and fun to paddle.

Have you thought about an Esquif Spark?

[CAPTAIN ALEVE]

I have a Shaman, too, that I have paddled in whitewater several times. I think it will work for a 200 lb paddler. Don't finalize your outfitting by the directions that come with the boat. Mine refuses to catch eddies with the saddle placed as directed. I need to move it forward (and the thigh straps and the rafting foot pockets I use for toe restraints - a lot of work) when I get the time. I use the boat for trash pickups now since paddling a smaller, more maneuverable decked canoe is so much more fun.

Captain Aleve, alias Mike Coogan

[A Savage spanke]

Its to bad you're such a flake or I'd be interested in buying that helmet

[George Locke]

Thanks all- I'm basically looking for a pretty hot boat but one that tracks decently and I won't fall out of each time I reach for a beer. I know at 12'7" the Shaman is considered a BIG boat but not to me.
Thanks again - Geo

[Larry Pearce]

George, John has a Shaman he would be glad for you to try out any time. Larry Pearce

[George Locke]

Thanks Doc- Geo