Needless to say I now need to go purchase a kayak. I think I've decided on the 14' Calypso. They have an orange one in stock at the store (no rudder). While at first I wasn't too happy with the thought of an orange boat, I read an article on www.paddling.net about a chat two people were having about watching a group of kayakers cross a bay. With his binoculars he saw two kayaks, but there were five on the trip. But only two could be seen. One in a yellow kayak and the other failed to mention. But the boats that could NOT be seen were a red and a blue one. The article goes on to mention that orange is the most visible color to the human eye, with yellow a close second. While a Coast Guard friend of theirs assures them that Robin's Egg Blue is extremely visible from the air because there is nothing that color in nature that is bigger than a robin's egg.
Anyway, that seals my fate on the color. I want to be seen if God forbid anything were to happen. And I'll probably go with a bright pink of Hi-Vis yellow PFD when it comes down to it as well.
I sat in the boat and it feels good on land. With L.L. Bean's return policy I'm not worried about if I don't like it. I can always take it back. 100% guarantee! I also looked at the roof racks. She convinced me that I should get the Carbon-fiber paddle. Aqua-Bound makes a Sting Ray model that comes in a small shaft that is easier on the hands. While I have long fingers my palms are normal girl-sized.
In addition to my boat, PFD, paddle and roof rack...it looks like I'll also get a pair of paddling gloves, a safety package (paddle float, bilge pump and whistle; although, I already have my Fox 40), cockpit cover and LED light.
At this point, I'm trying to hold out for a sale, but it's absolutely killing me! I want to be on the water so badly. It makes me unhappy when I'm not.
No comments:
Post a Comment