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Nimbus Kayaks – Njak kayak for Xmas

I think I’m in trouble again. The shed is full again, Robyn’s yoga mat got rolled up out of the way and the Nimbus kayak Njak was installed in the kayak rack. Full kevlar construction ofcourse !!!. Nothing but the best. It was going to be Robyn’s new kayak, but once I had a couple of paddles in it it became mine and she’s still in the Seaward Cosma (and still loving it ).

I really love the construction on the Nimbus kayaks and this one is way better than the first one I bought in 1986. Full kevlar construction, vacum bagged, beautifully finished and even great to paddle. Super smooth finish on the inside making it comfortable even in bare feet which is great with summer now here.  I’ve got to get to work and add a few things such as a camera mount, allround deck-lines and thigh braces, but that may take a while.

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New Kayak – Seaward Kayaks G3

Just thought I would give you an update on the Seaward kayak G3 double that Robyn and I have been paddling. Bought it a while ago, looking for a double kayak that paddled easily, behaved in rougher water and had enough volume to easily handle all our gear.

“Mission accomplished” as Bush once said. It is the best double we have paddled and we’ve had a few. We both felt comfortable straight away, although I have now moved both seats forward a few centimetres as we are both a bit short in the leg department. This allows better contact with the thighbraces which needed a bit of padding out as well.

Have installed electric pumps (automatic Rule 500) to both cockpits in case of capsize. We went out for a paddle and did some rescues. Problem no 1. Bloody difficult to capsize, with both primary and secondary stability being high. Had to work out a rescue technique to get both of us back in the kayak, but soon worked out that I could “scoop” Robyn back into front cockpit then climb into the rear cockpit whilst she braced..

Had a few more upgrades to do on the kayak, including a sail system. Will put up more on that subject when I have it completed.