sweet
Ah that explains why their “Tempo” model looks identical to the old Scupper Pro!
Pretty Cool…
Congrats on the boat. I like it. The 13’ foot one looks like something I can play with.
sing
i thought you just got another
scambler? is this in addition to or instead of? i am thinking of picking up something like a venus for short trips and surfzone play (help conquer my fear) or maybe that cd sot composite…
On The Left Coast…
I would consider a Johnson Wave Witch 12’ in plastic. Johnson is out in Encinatas (?). Surf and short distance coastal play.
Actually, if any you all see one… I’m really getting into using rollable SOTs for rough water play.
sing
Looks good
Looks good. Post a review when you’ve had it awhile.
(The guy at the top of the web page should learn how to paddle.)
Saw one Sat.
One of the paddlers I went out with on Saturday paddled one. We paddled out of SF aquatic park with a swimmer that was practicing and then after lunch went across GG and paddled out of horseshoe to Yellow Bluff-seems to handle well in rough water.
ML
13’ Baja
I will keep an eye out for you! Izzy had a Johnson Wave Witch for sale,but I haven’t seen him around much. I almost bought it, but passed after I demoed it. The rudder thingie was too complicated for me.
The Baja looks like fun and I have a thing for lucky 13 foot long boats.
It probably would be a lot of fun for you, but not enough capacity for me. About the same as the Mars, and I am replacing it as the go to beater boat because “it” doesn’t handle as well since I gained weight.
You Saw One?
Did he say where he got it? They are hard to find back east, and I couldn’t find one on the west coast at all.
It has a “V” hull and its supposed to do well in open water. I think it will unless I am too heavy for it. Stated capacity is 280#, but some reviews have raised concern it may not handle as well for over 200#, but then I don’t take anything with me.
I Did Just Buy A Scrambler
The Scrambler fits in the van for my little solo weekend trips from the campground to Margaritaville. It can handle that short distance and I can catch a wave or two if one takes my fancy.
I measured it, but its more obtrusive than I thought. It is between Kathy and I.
Hopefully the Disco will replace the Mars as the “Following the Pungo around the lake boat” or for longer coastal trips.
The Venus is a nice little boat, but very low capacity. It might do well for you, but I gave ours to my stepdaughter and Granddaughter because they are the only ones small enough for it. If the Disco works out, I might give them the Mars, but really, my stepdaughter is not into kayaking. My Granddaughter loves it
Every time we have a lovers spat
You go and buy a new boat!
We Had A Spat?
Gee, I wondered why you left camp so early Sunday morning!
You have to communicate yor feelings more!
Captain Jimbo Review
– Last Updated: Mar-20-07 1:51 PM EST –
Captain Jimbo likes it a lot! List is only $579!
http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.org/RTM/rtmdisco.html
Kool
Looks like a good general purpose boat – that can handle some rough stuff.
Hmmm…
Every time I get into a “spat”, I go get a haircut, or sell off a boat. Since I don’t have much hair left…
sing
Rudder… Oooh Forgot.
no rudder for me. Slicing and dicing boardies okay. Slicing and dicing myself not so good.
sing
yes I saw it with my own 2 eyes…
I didn’t ask where she got it. Her & her husband have been paddling for a while- and they started in sot’s. I think they now have a fleet. They are members of SSK. Sierra Sea Kayakers
ML
Disco Hatch
The hatch on the Disco is a tuperware sort of thing like the Brit boats.
The hatch doesn’t cost any extra, but you might not want it if you do big surf launches/landings, so I am having them send the hatch out, but not install it.
what is the learning curve?
i am looking for something light, that won’t require much of me:) and no rudders!!!
i will have plenty of opportunities to learn new things with my other boats:)
CONGRATULATIONS -FINALLY!
– Last Updated: Mar-21-07 8:49 AM EST –
Perhaps this will be the final boat in your quiver -at least for a while. From what I've heard, you won't be FOLLOWING the Pungo...
Both Jim and his SO Sue really like the RTM boats. Sue seems perhaps even more impressed -here's Jim;s take on her impressions:
"Sue Sea has always had a bit of a feeling that my gushing over certain designs is just my passion and perhaps a bit overblown. No more.
"The first words out of her mouth were "It's like dancin on the water - I finally understand what you mean by a great design".
"She simply couldn't believe it. We were out in conditions that, given her chronic illness, would quickly have overpowered her, fighting the unceasing wind and wind driven waves and wakes.
But not this weekend.
"We were out for 3 hours Sat and 4 hours Sunday and she came back with a huge smile. She found the Disco everything I said it was - tracking in bad conditions, but turning on demand with a quick lean and sweep. Low profile and laughing at the wind, slicing through the wakes and waves. Water making it on deck was efficiently diverted by the deflector.
"The Disco has the sharpest entry and smoothest transition of any plastic fishing yak I know of. By far this is best performing fishing yak on the market. Truly it is designed on the lines of the best touring sea kayaks. Its only limitation is weight, max of a 220 lb paddler (plus fishing gear). Heavier or want bit more heft and stability - buy the Tempo/Pro.
"With the resurrected Pro/Tempo and Disco, RTM is now the undisputed king of the plastic mountain. OK will rue the day they abandoned ship and joined WS in a race to the barge bottom."
OK, that was JIM's take on it. Now, here's Sue's:
"I have been kayaking for about four years now, and have had the opportunity to paddle quite a few really great kayaks. Jim was so excited about this Disco that he bought one for me. I really was not expecting any big deal.
"Took it out for the maiden voyage on Saturday under very windy conditions. I was absolutely blown away, ha, by the Disco's performance. I was able to keep up with Jim and totally understand what he was so excited about and I know why they call it the Disco - because this kayak dances, like I've never danced before.
"I absolutely love this kayak and recommend it to anyone who wants to be able to dance on the water. The unique design with its arrow shape makes the Disco just cut through the water and the wind. I can move this boat so easily with my hips and legs (pumping/rotation) - I was amazed.
"The high wind didn't even bother me, when normally I would have turned back and call it a day. Other kayakers and boaters stopped me and asked what kind of kayak is that. They saw me slicing through the waves and wind.
"Now I see what Jim was so excited about. Even in side winds it stayed right on course, but it was easy to turn, like an extension of my body, it's unbelievable. I want to thank Kayak Jeff for bringing it in and letting us test ride it. I want to encourage all of you - that if you want to try a beautifully paddling machine to go try one out.
"Here's to Disco dancing!
Always,
Sue Sea"
Looks like a winner!
And it's a good side note that Jim believes it'll handle a 220-pounder, plus some fishing gear, as well.
Hopefully, that includes YOU, right, LOL!
Hope yours is everything Sue's is and more, Cuda. It should be a great boat for you to
PADDLE ON!
-Frank in Miami
I felt hurt, I felt sore
I felt exhausted after my Greenland class. And it was my chest and bothe shoulders that hurt. Congrats on the boat.