Found an old video of Sean Morley putting the plastic V7 through his paces. Some of the places in the video aren’t areas that I would expect many would take a composite ski. So, the heavier (more indestructible) plastic ski may have “advantage” there. 
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Nice pics!
I mentioned this leash to a friend and he said our group had an unintentional disconnect failure at the quick release Biener. Probably not a problem 99% of the time but something to consider on critical paddles.
He recommended just removing the quick release as its not needed and just a failure point.
Similarly, I just unleash myself if I ever have to go through the surf. Luckily I have access to protected outlets most of the time which means I can reaming connected at all times.
Not the optimal season to bring home a surfski, but there it is.
Supposed to be around 36 degrees air temp this Saturday. Might gIve remounting practice a try as well as the “new” wing paddle (thanks, Pikeabike!)
-Mahalo!
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Any season is good for a new boat. Congratulations!
If you have liquid water, above freezing temps, and a dry suit, any weather is good for bringn home a new boat! Congrats and let us know how it goes.
Thanks. We got a tiny snow storm going on today, which will bring some surf paddling opportunities (with my Sterling and not the V7) for the next couple of days. Looking forward to some surf play.
Just as well. While I wouldn’t do this with a composite surfski, I am working on installing deck rigging and a bit of line to the back deck of the plastic V7. Since I mostly paddle solo, I would feel more comfortable with having/strapping a spare paddle on the back deck for a contingency. Don’t want to be caught in the middle of, or crossing, a major Boston Harbor shipping channel without a paddle.
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It’s going to be awhile before I’ll get to do surfski remounting practice, unless I take it out to the open ocean beach break.
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Finished installing some rear deck lines and reflective stickers on the V7. (Hmm… why are most surfskis sans decklines?)
We are into the 40s today. But, snow is expected tomorrow and we go back into a deep freeze for most of next week. The protected bays are going to stay frozen for awhile.
Have to admit I feel antsy to try the new surfski and wing paddle. Will wait for the next “warm” (above 30) and CALM day and try to play close and parallel to the open beach break shoreline.
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