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<span lang="EN-NZ">Four out of Five Stars</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">I bought my Pace 17 off Dan 7 months ago, I
use it mostly for day trips but have done a 5 day tour with a longest distance
of 43km in a day sitting in it for 6 hours, I am 187cm tall weigh 78kg and wear
size 12 shoes, the pedals are on the second to last setting and there is lots
of foot room. I have paddled it in up to 20knts loaded and unloaded.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">The build quality is hard to fault with
water tight hatches, foot pedals set at a good height, strong back band and
deck fittings glassed over with no other rough edges inside to catch gear. There
is an oval front hatch to make gear storage easy and plenty of volume forward
and aft. Deck bungees hold a split paddle well with some room for a pump. The
seat is acceptable for comfort, I had to install some hip padding to help with
rolling as the seat was a bit wide for me but otherwise no modifications, the
cockpit size allows a backside in first entry.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">On my boat the rudder blade would stick
between the sides of the rudder housing needing me to sand the side of the
blade to let it deploy by its self. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">In my perfect world I would do away with
the day hatch, they add cost and weight, move the bulkhead behind the seat
forward to the cockpit rim to help with draining the cockpit and cross the
rudder cables to help with turning. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">As for paddling I find the stability fine,
slightly light on the primary on flat water but once in waves don't notice it,
feels like a boat that will look after you when you are tired. Forward paddling
is easy, the boat moves well and has a narrow catch due to its swede form, the
foot pedals allow pressure to be applied without steering and the volume
forward gives a dry ride.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For turning, think touring turning, on the move use the
rudder, I have not had a lot of luck with hip steering in spite of also owning
a skeg boat, to pivot raise the rudder, sweep and edge. This is not a criticism
rather a feature of this class of kayak.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">The Pace lee cocks when stationary but
paddling with the wind abeam it doesn't require much correction from the rudder
and so far haven't had any problems turning up wind but will cross the rudder
cables at some stage.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">It surfs well with rudder down running
straight to the beach or downwind without broaching and is as easy as a 25kg
boat is to catch waves.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">As mentioned previously I fitted hip
padding to help with rolling, don't think Greenland rolling weapon here but
acceptable for this class of boat with good thigh braces to help lock you in
and transfer the action to the boat.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ">I would say the kayak does what it is
advertised as doing, if you want something else there are other boats in their
range with different features. This is a kayak for someone who wants an easy to
use quality tourer with a large volume, all day comfort, that will look after
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Conditions I have paddled the Xplore in to date: Flat river in variety of gusty winds, night time on flat harbour, 15kt E on choppy harbour, coastal day trip in/out through surf, 3 day trip fully loaded in strong S – SE winds on Queen Charlotte Sound. Greenland paddle and euroblade used.</div>
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It is a very smart, tidy sea kayak. The red and black deck over white hull makes for a great look. I can find no problems with the finish though wonder how long the stickers will stay attached.</div>
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I have already fitted out the cockpit to suit my 175cm/75kg frame with simple adjustment to the back-band and some extra padding to the seat. The seat can be unscrewed and moved forward or back if required. Foot braces are easily adjusted from the cockpit with the Kajaksport system. The skeg slider is well placed not to catch with my hand on the left side and operates very easily on the water. My Rasdex brand neoprene keyhole deck fitted snugly as expected. All four hatches stayed dry in all situations, including rolling.</div>
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Loading the main compartments was easy through the large oval hatches, and there is ample room around the skeg box to put gear right to the end of the compartment, and to easily retrieve it. Right-hand side day hatch and small front deck hatch are again easily accessible on the water. Grabbing the kayak through both small open hatches is a convenience when carrying the kayak to the water.</div>
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My split-paddle fitted comfortably on the front deck under the bungy chords, though still want to customise these to better suit my own habits. The elasticated hook on the front and rear grab handles is a good finishing point, keeping them tidy but accessible when needed. I hate to have carry/grab handles untidy and out of reach when on the water.</div>
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From the first time I sat in the kayak on the water, I was impressed with the kayak's feel. The thigh braces are well placed to assist with edging. And on an edge it turns quickly on flat water and is easy to control. Loaded it took a little more pressure to turn but was still easily controlled. In the stronger winds and loaded, it became more independent of my control, requiring more paddle work to keep a course. Loaded, I had plenty of opportunity to gauge the skeg operation and found that with small adjustments I could counter cross winds and maintain a straight line with ease. Compared to paddling my Southern Skua with a rudder I find the skeg more efficient as I am not tempted to "steer" and therefore weave a course. Small incremental movements are possible and make a difference in performance.</div>
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Loaded, and heading into the wind, the bow tended to plough through waves though, slowing the speed a bit. It is still a dry ride with water washing quickly off the foredeck before reaching the cockpit. Generally, the pace I was able to maintain was more than adequate even with my Greenland paddle.</div>
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Value for money? We don't make these boats in NZ so must expect to pay a premium for overseas brands. But we are somewhat limited in local selection and if you want something different, yes it is.</div>
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The Storm Pants from Peak UK are a must for anyone paddling cooler
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cold water paddling. They are relatively close cut in the leg, not
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The exciting new range of buoyancy aids from Peak UK! These PFDs are based on their Olympic gold medal winning design. They all have concealed side and smooth shoulder adjustments.</div>
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Racing Vest<br />
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Adventure Vest<br />
This PFD has one large pocket with smaller pockets for flares, muesli bar or radio. It also has a back pocket for a drinks bladder.<br />
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River Guide<br />
This PFD has a built in harness, towbelt, shoulder pads and numerous pockets, built for the guide or serious paddler.<br />
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Link for more details <a href="http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/PFDs-Life-Jackets-Buoyancy-Aids" target="_blank">http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/PFDs-Life-Jackets-Buoyancy-Aids</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002855749016497417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595042172825269206.post-53464466574836742292014-02-11T16:48:00.001-08:002014-02-11T16:48:51.319-08:00Free Training weekend<div class="p1">
<span class="s1"><b>Sea Kayak Skills Training </b></span><b>15 & 16 Feb 2014 at Okains Bay</b></div>
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<span class="s2"><b>Free </b></span>instruction organised by Canterbury Sea Kayak Network</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002855749016497417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595042172825269206.post-20064314666821362892014-01-25T14:52:00.000-08:002014-03-08T15:40:53.834-08:00Feelfree Sit on Top Kayaks We've are now stocking Feelfree sit on top kayaks. We took the kids to Okains Bay to have a test drive in the Nomad <a href="http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayaks-for-Sale-nz/New-Zealand-Sit-On-Top/Feelfree-Nomad" target="_blank">http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayaks-for-Sale-nz/New-Zealand-Sit-On-Top/Feelfree-Nomad</a><br />
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The Nomad is playful and easy to surf. The Corona is big enough for the whole family <a href="http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayaks-for-Sale-nz/New-Zealand-Sit-On-Top/Feelfree-Corona" target="_blank">http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayaks-for-Sale-nz/New-Zealand-Sit-On-Top/Feelfree-Corona</a><br />
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We had a wild encounter at the end of a surf session at Sumner. We often see Hectors dolphins surface and swim around us at. This mammal came up in front of us and we assumed it was a Hectors, but this dolphin was too big.<br />
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It surfaced once more before running itself aground on the rocks. At first we thought it might have been driving fish up close to the rocks to catch but it kept going and got stuck on its side. We paddled over to help it back into the water. It kept moving and it eventually wriggled back into the water without our help.<br />
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There was a photographer, Lake Sinclair, on shore and he sent these photos.<br />
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I couldn't id it as a dolphin so I contacted DOC and this is what they said.<br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for your email. As you’ll see below we think that what you saw was a baby Pilot whale that has been seen in the area since first being found in a tidal pool at the mouth of the Waimak <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1554114" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span> morning. It was refloated, only to be found and refloated by CCC rangers at Spencer Park.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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I paddled with one of LCK's new carbon paddles this evening. 15 to 20 kt E with a good chop on the harbour. Good looking, very light and at 210 cm, fitted nicely with me and my Greenland T. The paddle has a medium-large blade but it did not feel uncomfortable, both into the wind and running with the sea. It has a narrow shaft and is faintly oval on the right hand side. A key grip could be added for those who prefer a larger grip or bigger indicator. It is a two piece paddle and comes with a cam-locking unit. I found it to be secure and easily adjusted to desired length or degree of feather with well marked graduations, (210 to 220cm range). Under load the blades worked well, though some flutter was experienced on the first couple of hard acceleration strokes, but exited the water cleanly. For this price, I think this paddle would be ideal for those wanting a light-weight carbon paddle, but without the usual price tag. Fine as your principle paddle, or as your spare/split.</div>
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We now stock both Werner's most poplar High and Low angle paddles, the Shuna and Camano.<br />
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Here is a quick explanation by Werner<br />
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LOW ANGLE vs HIGH ANGLE PADDLING<br />
In sea kayak touring there are two common, yet very different, paddling styles, Low<br />
Angle and High Angle. These styles correlate to the angle of the shaft in relation to the<br />
surface of the water.<br />
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Low Angle is the most common paddling style. It is a more relaxed touring style and<br />
relaxed cadence. Our Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed to<br />
pull through each stroke with the right amount of surface area for good power while<br />
maintaining a smooth forward stroke.<br />
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High Angle paddling is typically a more aggressive style of paddling with a faster<br />
cadence and a larger variety of strokes being used on each paddle outing.<br />
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Our high angle designs have short wide blades for a powerful catch and stroke with a<br />
slight dihedral for smooth linking strokes. High Angle designs work best when used with<br />
shorter paddle lengths of 205cm - 215cm. The combination of shorter paddle length and<br />
a shorter wide blade allows the right amount of balanced blade area to enter the water<br />
sooner, supporting a faster cadence, without having to over extend the upper arm.<br />
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There is no place to stretch your legs for quite aways but the views were outstanding, high cliffs, water falls, and blue seas. <br />
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Photo credit : David WelchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002855749016497417noreply@blogger.com0Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand-43.832924967530488 172.93374181718752-44.016600967530486 172.61101831718753 -43.64924896753049 173.25646531718752tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595042172825269206.post-57436485238078340022013-10-16T14:56:00.000-07:002013-10-16T14:56:17.480-07:00Sea Kayaking at Gough's Bay on the Banks Peninsula <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kx9pKxYjHws" width="459"></iframe><br />
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Great Weather, Great Weekend.<br />
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Notice the excellent deployment of the low brace.<br />
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Most excellent still photos by David Welch, thanks Dave.<br />
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