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Zalek Bloom

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Since: Aug 06, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? Archived from groups: rec>boats>paddle>touring, others (more info?)

I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? Thanks, Zalek >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Peter Goedhart

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

> I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? Save your money for better second hand boats Better still, go to a local kayak club and try some boats, hear the stories and then decide.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Julia De Silva

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

> I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? > > Thanks, > > Zalek I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !! Save up for longer, spend more.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

zalekbloom

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Julia De Silva" <jds.TakeThisOut@atavailcheck.com> wrote in message news:<qQJQc.65025$a8.9757@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk>... > > I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Zalek > > I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !! > Save up for longer, spend more. This is not an advice I was looking for. I have Kadiak (by Folbot), but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking after a work. Now the question is - which one. Zalek<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Julia De Silva

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

> > > I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > > > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > > > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > > > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Zalek > > > > I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !! > > Save up for longer, spend more. > > This is not an advice I was looking for. I have Kadiak (by Folbot), > but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep > it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking > after a work. > Now the question is - which one. > > Zalek My advice still stands and the answer to your question is neither.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

BREWERPAUL

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: rec>boats>paddle (more info?)

>but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep >it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking >after a work. Why not lock your "real" kayak on top of your car, and just pop that in the water for those quick paddles? **************************** Got wood? Check out my exotic hardwood pennywhistles at fair prices...http://www.Busmanwhistles.com<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?**

Zalek Bloom

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Sat, 07 Aug 2004 12:27:46 +0000, BREWERPAUL wrote: >>but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep >>it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking >>after a work. > > Why not lock your "real" kayak on top of your car, and just pop that in the > water for those quick paddles? I would have to lock my real kayak on top of the subway car. I suspect MTA would object it. Zalek > > **************************** > Got wood? > Check out my exotic hardwood pennywhistles at fair > prices...http://www.Busmanwhistles.com<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?**

Bill Tuthill

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: rec>boats>paddle>touring, others (more info?)

In rec.boats.paddle Julia De Silva <jds.RemoveThis@atavailcheck.com> wrote: > > My advice still stands and the answer to your question is neither. Agreed. The Innova line is quite cost-effective (price:longevity ratio) and the one-layer construction dries faster than AIRE double-bladders. Here is a helpful website, including FAQ on what's wrong with cheap models: <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://theboatpeople.com" target="_blank">http://theboatpeople.com</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

John Fereira

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

zalekbloom RemoveThis @hotmail.com wrote in news:e84e5f2f.0408061613.2d2b4aaa@posting.google.com: > "Julia De Silva" <jds RemoveThis @atavailcheck.com> wrote in message > news:<qQJQc.65025$a8.9757@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk>... >> > I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman >> > have 2 inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person >> > Deluxe Open Top Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". >> > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? >> > >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Zalek >> >> I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !! >> Save up for longer, spend more. > > This is not an advice I was looking for. I have Kadiak (by Folbot), > but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep > it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking > after a work. > Now the question is - which one. You asked for an opinion regarding Coleman inflatable kayaks. You don't get to decide whether or not the advice is valid. For under $100 it's unlikely that you're going to find any kayak that isn't much of a step above a pool toy. There are, however, several brands of inflatable kayaks that would actually be worth paddling, but as the person above suggested you're going to have to pay more.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Hotshot

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Coleman also makes inflatable air mattresses. From what I hear their Kayaks and Air Mattresses can be used interchangably with the same results. "Zalek Bloom" <ZalekBloom.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:pan.2004.08.06.10.26.57.462894@hotmail.com... > I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? > > Thanks, > > Zalek > > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Dave Van

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Hotshot" <Hotshot RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message news:s6iRc.243328$2o2.13954110@twister.southeast.rr.com... > Coleman also makes inflatable air mattresses. From what I hear their Kayaks > and Air Mattresses can be used interchangably with the same results. This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger sleepers with long legs and large feet. Sleep, er... Paddle on. DV > > "Zalek Bloom" <ZalekBloom RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:pan.2004.08.06.10.26.57.462894@hotmail.com... > > I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2 > > inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top > > Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak". > > Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Zalek > > > > > > > > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Julia De Silva

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

> This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable > kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger sleepers > with long legs and large feet. > > Sleep, er... Paddle on. > > DV Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Dave Van

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Julia De Silva" <jds.TakeThisOut@atavailcheck.com> wrote in message news:lgsRc.103065$28.78410@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk... > > This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable > > kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger > sleepers > > with long legs and large feet. > > > > Sleep, er... Paddle on. > > > > DV > > Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ? > > duh<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Wilko6

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Julia De Silva wrote: >>This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable >>kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger > > sleepers > >>with long legs and large feet. >> >>Sleep, er... Paddle on. >> >>DV > > > Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ? Ehm Julia, so was Dave... (At least I thought his post was pretty funny, even though English isn't my native language) -- Wilko van den Bergh wilko(a t)dse(d o t)nl Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe ---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.--- <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://wilko.webzone.ru/" target="_blank">http://wilko.webzone.ru/</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Dave Van

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Wilko" <look.TakeThisOut@in.my.sig> wrote in message news:c8dc$4116710c$53e80cac$23775@freeler.nl... > Julia De Silva wrote: > > >>This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable > >>kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger > > > > sleepers > > > >>with long legs and large feet. > >> > >>Sleep, er... Paddle on. > >> > >>DV > > > > > > Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ? > > Ehm Julia, so was Dave... > > (At least I thought his post was pretty funny, even though English isn't > my native language) Ahh, the Dutch and the Belgians have always shared a particularly dry and nasty sense of sarcasm. > > -- > Wilko van den Bergh wilko(a t)dse(d o t)nl > Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe > ---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.--- <font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://wilko.webzone.ru/</font" target="_blank">http://wilko.webzone.ru/</font</a>> > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

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