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| Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 07:19 pm |
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Barry30 Member 
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Hey guys, I am really looking to get into this sport, but i need some help on deciding on a tipe of ski. I am 1,94 meter tall and I weigh about 105-110 kg. What options would you recomened and should i buy used or new
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25th, 2010 02:38 pm |
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drkobus Member
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First try and paddle at demos before you buy. Every single kayak has got its own good properties.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25th, 2010 02:45 pm |
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Dorado75 Senior Member 
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drkobus wrote: First try and paddle at demos before you buy. Every single kayak has got its own good properties. and every kayak also has its own bad points..... My erics was a back breaker, very uncomfortable seating
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25th, 2010 03:35 pm |
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Barry30 Member
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What was your solution?? Do you get some kind of back support for the ski?
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25th, 2010 03:37 pm |
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Dorado75 Senior Member
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Barry30 wrote: What was your solution?? Do you get some kind of back support for the ski? i did get one but it did not help too much, one of the reasons i got rid of the ski!
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28th, 2010 10:17 am |
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Malgas Member 
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Try a Stealth BFS- second hand -available from Stealth Dbn- PM "Challie"- due to your hieght and weight, I have one and fish with a Buddy about your size also has BFS. Both got ours "posted" from Stealth and very happy with them.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 03:49 pm |
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Fredster Senior Member 
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Hi, I agree with Malgas recommendation wholehartedly - won't go wrong with a BFS - new or used just depends on what you like and your budget. there may be other options, but you wont go wrong with this one. enjoy
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 01:01 pm |
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StuckOnDaRocks Member
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My stealth supa-lite was a back breaker for me! I got a back rest and it definately helped a lot, but still got a sore back. In the past there have been some intense debates on this site about the most suitable ski. Every debate ended with - try before you buy - if you can of course! I can tell you that a supa-lite will definately not suit you because of your weight. A BFS would definately work well. I think first decide if you want a plastic ski or fiberglass / carbon. Then from there decide your model. I know nothing about plastic - except - I think they are used more further south (PE / Capetown). In Durbs, most guys use fibreglass - but I have seen massive fish caught off pinnacle skis here in DBN too!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 03:21 pm |
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Fredster Senior Member
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Hi SODR, Barry 30, yea def not my intention to spark another slogging debate that just usually just adds more confusion than anything else. There will always be other options and alternatives, but the BFS will def work - based on opinions of a few guys that paddle with me and use their skis every weekend. As for Plastics - nope not here in PE either, its 'glass all the way in this neck of the woods. Cheers F
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31st, 2010 05:52 am |
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Challie Member 
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got a very very nice condition DEMO BFS in stock.. green top deck but really is in mint condition... send me a mail or PM if you interested. Fully adjustable pedals and suitable for you for sure..Even got carbon kevlar hatch lid...
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31st, 2010 11:47 am |
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rob coram Member
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Hi Challie Second time I am going to take some advice from you. the first was the Garmin 140 FF the second is that I have bought two BFS's, from Palaborwa second hand, and am concerned that my girlfriend and I might not be tall enought (1.71 and 1.74 respectively), and the adjustable pedals might have to be fitted, where can I get these in Cpt? Thanks Rob
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| Posted: Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 06:42 am |
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Challie Member
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the BFS models need to be 2009 and older for the adjustable pedal systems to be fitted unless they are the model where the pedals are fitted to a plate whereby you can change the size of the plate to make the ski fit you.... hope this helps and mail me if you need more info...
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| Posted: Wed Aug 4th, 2010 06:33 pm |
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rob coram Member
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Hi thanks for the reply, I am going to find out from the previous owner what year this boat is. Is there any way I can tell by looking? I used the boat for the first time on Sunday really lovely to paddle, smooth with lots of glide.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 5th, 2010 05:13 am |
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Challie Member
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awesome... you can send me a picture or just look to see if the kayak has a serial number which would be on the tail of the craft.
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