I'm interested in Squirt and Slalom, any help?
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Topic: I'm interested in Squirt and Slalom, any help?
Posted By: Mr.Grinch
Subject: I'm interested in Squirt and Slalom, any help?
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2012 at 4:25pm
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I ask this question in this forum because it'll be on page two by this time next week if it was in the regular WW forum.
I'm 5'11", about 185 lbs. (trying to get back down to 180), about a 30-31" inseam, and minimum size 12 feet. I know squirt boats are made to very specific measurements, so I thought I'd throw that out there. Anyone got a craft that'd fit me and anyone willing to let me paddle it? Hoping for a plastic slalom boat (Fluid Donsa or DR SL350 for slalom, but any plastic would make me less nervous than any composite), or any squirt boat you think I could reasonably fit in. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks! ------------- nnln. |
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Posted By: James
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 3:11pm
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I have a squirt boat you could try but only if I am out there with you. I wouldn't loan out a glass boat EVER to anyone! But it would be cool to see more people squirtin. It is a blast, lol but honestly it is much less conducive to our weather and rivers round these parts. |
Posted By: Mr.Grinch
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 6:01pm
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Thanks guys!
James, you've got more commitments than I do, so if you can hit the water, I'll do my best to work with that. Brian, thanks for the tip about WKC, didn't think to inquire there. These two disciplines seem to suit my style, in different ways. ------------- nnln. |
Posted By: kurle
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 7:07pm
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I've got an SL350 you can demo. we're Similarly sized, and it fits me just fine; but floats a bit low. it's a lot of fun to paddle! I believe dragorossi has a larger slalom boat, the SL350 Max that you should look into...
let me know if you want to try it out. Matt |
Posted By: Mr.Grinch
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 6:39pm
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Originally posted by kurle
let me know if you want to try it out. Matt PM on the way....Thanks! ------------- nnln. |
Posted By: Mr.Grinch
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 9:57pm
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Originally posted by slickhorn
I can't BELIEVE nobody's made an inflatable squirt boat yet. 
What would there be to inflate, right?  ------------- nnln. |