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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:55 am
by flowfree_lowri
Hi Guys
I am after a slalom boat. I'm racing Div 1 so want a decent spec, but also don't wanna spend a fortune, max about £700.
Here's my stats:
68kg
5'6" tall
33" inside leg, 36" to hip joint
Size 6.5 feet
Has anyone got any suggestions? I've been told a Logik should be good for me (if not cut down), what else might be good? Has anyone got anything appropriate for sale?
Cheers
Lowri
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:41 pm
by Munchkin
Hi Lowri,
As with playboats etc you really need to give them a try to see which one suits you.
I paddle a Vajda sting (which I opted for haivng tried a lot of other boats) and really like it. There are lots of them out there as they were very popular (though now superceded with a new model). You are more than welcome to give it a try if you like, though I think you will probably need a medium and mine is a small. Even though I am out of action I will be timing at most Div 1 events so if you want to try let me know in advance and I will bring it along.
Baldock Canoe Club has a Galasport Torro and a Toretto which will be at the HPP Div 3/4 (same weekend as the Div 1/ Pan Celtic) if you would like to give them a try.
Hope at least that may help you narrow down your search!
Michelle
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:44 pm
by automart
Lowri, Callum in Mold canoe club has a T Bomb for sale , think he will be at Nottingham this weekend for the div 1.Sure you'd be welcome to try it.
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 1:42 pm
by Rob Holdway
Lowri,
I have a Nomad Nutron for sale.
It's about a year and a half old, in good condition (solid hull, no breaks, usual scratches) and the full carbon spec.
I'm 75kg and paddled it internationally and in Prem. I've changed boats because I was getting a bit swamped on bigger volume water. Therefore, I'd suggest that it would be a good weight for you.
I'm after £700 for it and could probably get it to most slaloms/ paddling venues.
Rob