All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! A fast and fun boat, the secondary stability makes it a comfortable boat in all conditions. E-mail me for pictures and directions. We recently purchased a Northstar, assuming an upgrade from a year-old Perception Carolina II. A versatile, lightweight, and reliable paddle that delivered a strong performance across all metrics. I go through periods lasting years when I paddle almost every week. Ours has handled everything from relatively tight rivers and streams to very aggressive open water with equal success, comfort and confidence. We enjoy using this paddle on extended tours as it does not cause our arms to tire, unlike some of the heavier models tested. Front storage hatch offers dry storage; large rear storage well can be used for crates, coolers, fishing equipment, scuba tanks or camping gear. You can unsubscribe at any time. The cockpits are big and easy to get in and out of. I am still learning to roll, but according to Seakayaker's review the boat rolls really easy. such a problem. The NorthStar is a very big, heavy boat. I do mostly river paddling in FL. for your first email from REI. I got to watch my sandals float away. Read Tchaika Pro reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. If you find a perfect fit, dont hesitate or haggle hard to save a few bucks. The Sealution 2 is the cats meow for her. While another reviewer has dubbed tandems 'divorce boats', my wife and I have found them very copasetic. After settling on a style and model of kayak, what material should you go for? Reassuring stability and well made kayak! It doesn't quite make it into the ultralight category, unlike the full-carbon version that is also available from Wilderness Systems. For a while I had sole use of them. Otherwise I would recommend this Kayak for anyone looking at inexpensive, quality, stability, and fun. This may not be a dealbreaker if you are considering buying a used kayak, but be prepared to use some elbow grease cleaning it. Its weight of approximately 95 lbs, plus rudder makes it a risky proposition for car-topping unless two very strong people are involved. Even when the paddle shaft was extended to its full length, the paddle continues to feel reliably secure and strong. We've been sharing our passion for the outdoors since 1938.
