I read the article on which kayak to choose when I was first looking around the cape falcon site. To quote the article.
Reasons to build a Greenland kayak:
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You already have a sea kayak you like and want to try something different. Yes
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You are interested in kayak history and would like to pursue traditional greenland paddling and rolling techniques. Yes
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You think Greenland kayaks look totally awesome (a common reason, but one few people will admit). Definitely
Reasons NOT to build a Greenland kayak:
- You weigh more than 210 lbs. No
- You have lower back problems. No
- You want to go camping. No
- You paddle frequently in very windy and rough conditions. Only in strong wind sometimes
Before I bought my Sealution, I wanted to build a stitch and glue kayak. But they are a little out of my budget right now because of covid. So I bought the Sealution so I could get out there and paddle. But after learning about the SOF, they seem like a fun boat to own.
If I built the Greenland style first, I could always build an F1 later. It seems like the lumber is the most expensive part, and then the nylon cloth. I have the lumber covered already, so I think around 400$ to build one isn’t too crazy.