Surf Kayaking in Denmark

I'd like to do some PR. ;)    (though I wasn't there)

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Surf Course with Simon Osborne

Though I managed to brake a rib, I had a good time, as long (short?!) as it lasted.
FB link to Simons pictures.

Going somewhere ?

30kg kayak + 40kg gear = 70kg ! (and 80kg 'pilot'...)

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Need to write on laminates ?

This makes it possible to write, with a normal pencil, and erase. I did not have any grain 600 sanding paper, but these kitchen-spunges did the job too.

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Those who don't like the Nordkapp

Those that decide they don't like the Nordkapp generally do so after 2 minutes because they don't like its apparent lack of primary stability when sitting in calm water (if only they would persist because the Nordkapp is wonderful in rough, confused water).
Quote: Douglas Wilcox

I can second this.! And add that the secondary stability does not "interfere" with your edging/leaning. It goes as far as your skills/guts wants to go. No support = no hindrance.

Practicing repetitive "draw on the move" strokes, has over the years given me a few unexpected rolls - I am sure NordLow will follow this tradition...

Should I describe NordLow in one word, it would be: "Neutral"
That be in maneuvering, forward, reverse, edging, leaning, rolling, any wind, any seastate, while coaching skills - you, the paddler, are always in charge. Other boat-designs actually needs a pressure down (Romany, Alaw, ..), if you want an edge, not here, you just think about it.
When applying a sweep you get a clear feeling that it turns around its center, not aft, not front - center. Unless off course you move your body/weight aft or front.

Having said this, it is imperative that you (and your gear) match the weight any boat design is made for. Are you in the lighter end you will find it much more unstable, than a person in the other end of the scale would.

Unfortunately many (most?) sea-kayaks are sold from their seat-comfort....

Valley hatches

This is how a Valley hatch is supposed to go on.

Unfortunately this is not possible until one sand off some 3-5mm of the hatchs lower outer edge. Before this it will not fit in between the rim and the deck. That be PE or glass deck.

I use a beltsander for the job.

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British Craftsmanship, suggestions and things to improve

Just a follow up. Valley kept their word. I do now have a brilliant looking NordLow. :-)

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Original e-mail for Valley:

Dear sir/madam,

Regarding my newest acquisition, a Valley Norkapp LV

I got quite a few issues with my new boat. Some are suggestions, some are nags and some just should not be there at all.


1)
A suggestion would be to use Kajaksport-quality rubber for hatches. So much easier in use, while still being 100% tight. And, the fit for your hatches are (still) kind of poor. It is very hard to get the hatch in place. I will have to sand of some material on these too, thought this was only an issue on your plastic boats.


2)
Please, let me drill the holes in the bulkheads, if I want to. I would rather drill a 0,5mm than 2mm, like you did.!




3)
Please, while drilling holes in the seat anyway, drill two holes to drain the ever being water under your buttock.




4)
After first trip, already rust on a ring..!!




5)
Hose on pump. What kind of 'cut' is this..??!! Must be 90° ! (Preferebly closer to the buttom.)



6)
Numerous scratches and polyester mishaps all over... Just not good enough.!





















These were just some of the scratches..!!


The out-most worst is, without doubt, the next issue..!! But also the most difficult to show on a picture. Let me know if you need more documentation.

6)
Funny shaped bow/sheerline..!!















All these issues does not affect the ride, but sure as hell the experience.

PS - this letter will soon be to find on my blog: http://kajakparadis.blogspot.com - feel free to respond there too, if you like.

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Kind regards 

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kajakparadis.dk

v/ steen bondo

orelundvej 18

5610 assens denmark

+45 6440 6667

+45 2927 4815

CVR: 29 12 41 83

BCU: 129361

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NordLow, first trip.

We combined a tour and a nightpaddle. We spent the night on Bågø. No wonder i shivered in the morning - there were ice in a drinking bottle.

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NordLow

Got myself a new kajak.

Colours are meant to act as theftprotection, and maximize visability.

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Tide prediction.

http://www.windfinder.com/tide/List_Germany

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