Boats for younger paddlers

chauffeur · Post by **chauffeur** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:41 pm

Looking for a new boat for a small junior paddler. Anyone tried any they think are worth looking at, or comments on track and turning speed?

Geebs · Post by **Geebs** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:31 am

The Double Dutch Scimitar 65 is a good boat for a junior paddler depending on size & paddler weight, good speed and turning works well on flat and white water.

Caiman also have a small boat I believe that would be suitable best to check out the websites and ask the distributors for their suggestions. Caiman

Bus Driver · Post by **Bus Driver** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:21 pm

Thanks for your kind words Geebs, yes caiman do a good junior boat testing can be arranged through the caiman uk web site caiman

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:32 pm

Anyone paddle/d a Caiman Cadetto?

Bus Driver · Post by **Bus Driver** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:51 pm

I can arrange a test for you with the full range of caiman boats, just let me know of where you are going to be and we will try to sort something out.info@caiman.org.uk

alec · Post by **alec** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:14 pm

i tried a friends caiman cadetto and i loved it (im 13)

em68 · Post by **em68** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:10 pm

My little brother tried a nomad energizer. He is 10, it is quick turning and good for small paddlers.

116-1130694942 · Post by **116-1130694942** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:21 pm

i have a caiman cadetto and absolutely love it, has made such a difference! Would definately recommend it!

Dutch Geezer · Post by **Dutch Geezer** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:46 pm

HPP canoe club have a small scimitar which I am sure they would allow you to try.

There is also a small Energy 350 demo boat at HPP in the boat shed and a Slingshot 353 which is a little bit bigger.

Hope this helps

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:51 pm

I'd recommend the Cadetto - it's very stable and nice to paddle. The Slingshot is also pretty stable. The Scimitar is too edgy for my liking.

jojo · Post by **jojo** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:50 pm

Funny how things turn out - I logged on tonite to ask the very same question. I've got 2 weenies that are paddling in Dagger Dynamo's at the mo but desperate to get into slalom boats. Thanks for all ur input everyone.

eauxvives.org · Post by **eauxvives.org** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:15 pm

you might want to have a look at the brand new pilot by galasport

see http://www.galasport.com/boats/k1_pilot.html
recommended weight <53 kg

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:48 pm

We opted for a caiman pilot