Link to Wenley’s blog?
My
3 piece has a keel strip 
Best Wishes
Roy
Scott
did you get a new boat yet, after your move?..or a new paddle?
jut curious, after what you’ve owned.
Best wishes
Roy
I wondered that also, fadedred.
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Scott has given up many things kayaking with his move; including his more usual Pnet moniker, I see.
Fadedred, I read again my thread when I got the Nordkapp HM c/K and wished to thank you for your posts. You were the one to ID, from my label (from photo) in the boat, that it was a 1997, one of the final cast from the original molds. For that I thank you, as I may well keep the boat now. Sort of like having a 1965 Corvette; it may not have the Bose CD changer or 400 hp like a new Corvette, but it sure is stylin'. And increasing in value. Now if I can just convince the Mrs. to let me hang it above the mantle.
By the way, wilsoj, here's a rolling A'naut. This guy is a reasonable paddler, but he seems to struggle with the re-entry and roll (why he just doesn;t hold his breath and get under it, I cannot tell), and he will eventually, as one commenter posted, dislocate his shoulder with those extended arm edges. Low brace, elbows up. High brace, elbows tucked in to thorax. He does neither.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW_D1FSA0f8
He does a nice forward paddling roll at about 2:09 min, though. And his music choice rocks.
Bruce, your boat!
http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=776504
http://onkayaks.squarespace.com/journal/2007/12/8/saturday-november-8th-2007-the-laminator.html#comments
Ouch at 3:00…
The paddler in the video is really risking shoulder injury at 3:00.
He doesn’t seem to get fully seated before rolling in his re-entry and roll.
Maybe self-taught?
…
Okay…not to tear the guy apart, but since we are critiquing this guy…here is some constructive criticism (constructive as in things not to immitate about this guy in my humble opinion)
Paddler in the video is not doing a C to C as his caption states…minor point…but he’s doint a sweep.
His roll appears to lack the snap that you need in rough water and wind. Great for a flatwater show, but in my opinion he needs more snap. A good measure for knowing when your roll has enough snap is that you need to brace on the opposite side after coming up to prevent “window shading”
Jim is right about his bracing as well. His arm is extended out in such a manner that he will hurt his shoulder. In this situation he could actually improve his high brace by letting his head hit the water…provides some bouyancy. Either that or just tuck and roll and skip the brace.
On his re-entry and roll his challenge is created by the fact that he obviously does not want to get his head wet…maybe also by the fact that he needs to “burp” his suit.
Matt
he needs to “burp” his suit.
That was a fear fart.
This thread
is right up there with those threads that deal with whether or not wearing a PFD is a good idea (in terms of longivity anyway) I think the subject has been exhausted but just in case not–I’m kind of interested in a Chatham 18–long and skinny like a Nordkapp—any one out there have experience in one?
Chatham 18 - Nordkapp LV
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The Chatham 18 is long and narrow like a Nordkapp LV. It is actually longer and narrower. It is a fast boat with relatively light primary.
The Chatham 18 has much less rocker and is a much firmer tracker than the Nordlow. The Chatham 18 is not what I would call a playful boat.
I'm not sure how clear these make it, however, these two photos show my 'kapp LV forward of a Chatham 18:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2809606520048488250plIPuI?vhost=good-times
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2279502240048488250eQSAKF?vhost=good-times
The ramp under the bow of the Chatham angles downward slightly giving the impression of more bow rocker than is the case.
Would not buy…
I would not buy a Chatham 18. Really high deck height and really does not effectively fill any niche in my opinion.
Deck is too high for most. Hatch volume is really low for an 18 foot boat. Fast, but not as fast as other fast boats. Not as seaworthy as other similar boats in my opinion, nor as manueverable.
A boat that really offers no advantages over other boats in the same category.
Maybe would be a good boat if you have extremely long legs…as a day boat in moderate conditions…just get a different boat…Aquanautn, Nordkapp, Explorer, Impex Force 4/5, Greenlander Pro…any number of other boats.
Matt
I agree with bowler
Well, yeah…
I’ve written so many unflattering things about the Chatham 18 here over the years, I was trying to be a bit more neutral.
BTW, a Chatham 18 is 17’9" long - shorter than a full size Nordkapp and only 2" longer than an Aquanaut.
I agree with wilsoj
I agree with cooldoctor1…
…but we’ll all have to get a life when this thread ends…
Maybe get back in long boats…
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when this thread ends.. at least those of us in colder climes maybe it will be warmer by the time this thread dies.
I keep seeing photos grayhawk in his beautiful Nordlow paddling in Florida and I'm jealous :-)
Mantle hanging…
Steve
You would be better off hanging the Corvette above the mantel…that classic Nordy needs to stay wet!!
Best
Scott
Hanging the nordkapp…
I think it deserves to be used not collected, no bigger waste then a nice boat / car/ guitar/ ETC. that gets collected and never used… back to the water with you… with all of us as a matter of fact… make the thread stop…make it stop…
Not for you
But the favorite sea kayak of more than one ex-Olympian… So there you have it. It is very maneuverable for the right paddler, which probably is not you right now.
Many people do as you have done and extend a personal experience into a statement of fact. It is not the kayak for you, that’s all.
Well since you will likely kiss this one
goodbye… Try out Impex, Kajaksport, Boreal Design, Feathercraft, Eddyline, Mariner ( if you can find one)… You may be pleasantly surprised.