So I’m a longtime rec, overnight, have a solo canoe. Been thinking a Katana or IK for ex. I have not counted out a 12.5 Or 14.5 for my local river w a class 2. Not saying creeking it. River with a few class 1 and 2s.
This is the small 14.5. It's a very lively kayak and paddles "shorter" than it's length. Great for dynamic and mixed paddling, capable of everything but covering distance with efficiency and/or speed. Given it's good play characteristics, this last should be no surprise.
@@MarkFletcher Sorry for missing these comments...it is indeed a Werner Stikine when you can see the white edge. I use that most times I'm going to be interacting with rocks. In the surf sequences I'm usually using a Werner Ikelos, I much prefer it for touring and surfing. I use one piece shafts as the joint always eventually fail for me. Thanks for the kind words.
Sean, yes, they are foam grips I duct taped onto the shaft for better leverage on the paddle blades. I normally paddle with a bent shaft which I don't have anything added onto at this point. I have an experimental paddle that worked awsome, but unfortunately it has been broken, twice. :) All the best, tOM.
Many thanks, in truth the wave was very kind and the wide angle of the gopro made the ride look a lot straighter than it was, though I did stay on the wave and peeled off when I wanted to. Many of my back surfs have much more "exciting" finishes :) . All the best, tOM
