Take Others’ Reviews…
with a grain of salt, unless you know the reviewers skill level and experiences well. Also, how similar is his size to you? Boats react differently to paddlers of different weights. Were this not true, each company would only have one or two models out there and be done with it.
Try it yourself.
sing
P&H/Venture Kayaks - Easky 13 or 15
The Orca(14 and 16) are definitely good options - you might take a look at the new Easky 13 and 15 as well. Both Easkys combine a wide variety of features that offer a Kayak that is safe, responsive, stable and comfortable too.
3 way choice
Its now down to P&H Orca, Perception Arcadia or Dagger Blackwater 12.5.
Wont get a chance to demo any of these as I will have to choose and order.
Thanks for the advice.
Jedi
Look at the Necky Manitou (www.necky.com) This kayak is available in the UK from Bournemouth canoes (www.bournemouthcanoes.co.uk) They may be able to assist with a dealer in Ireland.
QCC600
If you’re a lightweight like me this kayak will fit ya like a glove and ya can get alot of stuff in it to go backcountry kayakcamping-fits my HUGE Coleman grillstove! Check out QCC kayaks through here…