tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post1963312514251068139..comments2024-03-27T00:26:42.814-05:00Comments on Winnie Views: Took my new kayak for a spin!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-72445221852070662412014-09-15T15:09:29.956-05:002014-09-15T15:09:29.956-05:00It must have been hard for you to let go of your b...It must have been hard for you to let go of your boat. But looking at those comparisons, I think your new one deserves a chance. At least, you don’t have to worry about storage and how it handles on open water. <br /><br /><a href="http://spiritpaddleau.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-perfect-boat-buying-right-kayak-for.html" rel="nofollow">Marilyn Webb @ Spirit Paddle</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911939661684939257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-33919860515761023212014-06-08T18:08:54.489-05:002014-06-08T18:08:54.489-05:00Thanks for your answer, but really 2 boats :)Thanks for your answer, but really 2 boats :)Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-59337497496269867142014-06-08T09:51:45.316-05:002014-06-08T09:51:45.316-05:00Only if paddling around a super-calm protected har...Only if paddling around a super-calm protected harbor or cove. With it's narrow side tubes and only 2 drain plugs, it's really not designed to handle waves. I was super-tempted by Sea Eagle's new Explorer 300x (that only weighs 22 lbs!!!), but Tim at InflatableBoats4Less said it was mainly a whitewater/ocean boat, and not a lake/calm river boat. Since I mostly paddle lakes, I had to go with another FastTrack. But, boy... just 22 more lbs.... if I only had a Class A to stow more stuff, I'd have both boats!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-61122218828237670122014-06-07T17:07:19.104-05:002014-06-07T17:07:19.104-05:00Would you use this in the ocean? Nice to gain som...Would you use this in the ocean? Nice to gain some storage.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-9238502175243072982014-06-04T15:10:29.584-05:002014-06-04T15:10:29.584-05:00Very interesting Nina, I didn't realize Hobie ...Very interesting Nina, I didn't realize Hobie made inflatables too. I've always lusted after those sailing/peddling/paddling boats-- looks like fun! I have noticed that Sea Eagle sells a couple different sail attachments, so now you have me thinking about spending more money!!! Glad you're enjoying your View. Hope to see you down the road someday!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-53962346251691193482014-06-04T15:07:17.398-05:002014-06-04T15:07:17.398-05:00They most definitely are, but they're hard to ...They most definitely are, but they're hard to find in stores. I ended up ordering an Advanced Elements online originally only to realize it was too small for me, so I then turned to Sea Eagles as those seemed to be so popular with RVers. I was so impressed that I eventually sold my fancy hard-sided kevlar canoes and now prefer the comfy seats and easy in/out of the SeaEagle inflatables. So much easier to store and carry, much more stable and less "tippy", and virtually no loss in performance on the water.Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-61902398180287372912014-06-04T15:01:57.852-05:002014-06-04T15:01:57.852-05:00It's amazing what you can see from the water t...It's amazing what you can see from the water that you can't see on land-- usually as you turn into some quiet cove, you'll find wildlife that will share a few moments with you-- I've seen bald eagles, loons, beaver, a few hundred white pelicans, and even a black bear all from within 100 feet! None of them would have been there had they seen me walking up to them on land! Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-75853038005097070392014-06-04T14:55:19.229-05:002014-06-04T14:55:19.229-05:00Thanks Jack, I sure hope to do that. I've mis...Thanks Jack, I sure hope to do that. I've missed the boat on a lot of things in my life, so I guess it all equals out in the end!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-29735592494873233222014-06-04T14:54:08.374-05:002014-06-04T14:54:08.374-05:00Glad you're enjoying your new FastTrack Greg! ...Glad you're enjoying your new FastTrack Greg! You picked an absolutely gorgeous place to christen it!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-25490127731337481422014-06-04T06:48:12.018-05:002014-06-04T06:48:12.018-05:00We also carry an inflatable, our is a Hobie tandem...We also carry an inflatable, our is a Hobie tandem, it has the mirage drives, so we can peddle as well as paddle, it is so fast, you can not keep up with us in a regular kayak when we are both peddling. The thing I really love about ours is that it has a sail kit, which works really well, I sail it all the time. We have the same camper as you a 2010 Itasca Navion with the same layout as yours. We don't tow a vehicle though, just our bikes on a rack on the reese hitch. The boat fits in the huge hatch under the bed. The mirage drives ad a bit of extra weight, but its worth it. I love reading your blog you write so well. Nina brownkramertravel.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745477866469902815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-85856466090445697632014-06-03T00:31:01.599-05:002014-06-03T00:31:01.599-05:00We're shopping for kayaks now. I hadn't e...We're shopping for kayaks now. I hadn't even thought about an inflatable model. I'll have to check them out. I like the idea that they're light and portable. We were going to build a rack for kayaks on the back of our RV. An inflatable would be easier to tote around.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-80312571248234778762014-06-02T14:19:46.135-05:002014-06-02T14:19:46.135-05:00Thanks for such a detailed post on these kayaks. ...Thanks for such a detailed post on these kayaks. I don't have one and don't want one right now, but who knows? They really interest me. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-46840444256140411322014-06-02T12:15:33.113-05:002014-06-02T12:15:33.113-05:00I'm sad to say I missed the boat and pleasure ...I'm sad to say I missed the boat and pleasure of kayaking, but I so enjoy reading about those who do. I know a lot of women who have a blast as they conquer the lakes and rivers! Keep having a great time. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-10770557193594473922014-06-02T08:04:49.689-05:002014-06-02T08:04:49.689-05:00I didn’t realize there was a model year difference...I didn’t realize there was a model year difference in the FastTrack but trolling through your blog I was recently inspired to replace my Sea Eagle 330 with a FastTrack 385, a 2014 model. The 330 always felt a little toy-like to me and, being an inherently timid cautious solo adventurist, I was never truly comfortable in it except in flat, sheltered water. I’ve only had the FastTrack long enough for one excursion so far,<br /><br />http://travelsofaramblingvan.blogspot.com/2014/05/inks-lake-state-park.html<br /><br />but I’m sure it will see more water than my 330 did. Thanks for pointing me to the FastTrack.<br /><br />greggreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960238893013776630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-69619423079816740462014-06-02T07:10:49.190-05:002014-06-02T07:10:49.190-05:00Well, you wouldn't be interested in a 3rd one,...Well, you wouldn't be interested in a 3rd one, would you? I've got one of those sitting in my garage that's still new (never on the water). Getting ready to list it on Craigslist this week! For my body size/age, that kayak was a bit too small and harder to get in and out of, so I then went the Sea Eagle route instead. But AFs are still great quality kayaks-- glad you had fun! Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-23899873781286340112014-06-02T00:36:20.707-05:002014-06-02T00:36:20.707-05:00I just bought my second inflatable kayak. Since t...I just bought my second inflatable kayak. Since there are now two of us we needed another one and so we bought the same one a before. Here is a link to the ones we have. http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Elements-Frame-Kayak/dp/B000J2Q0C6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1401687012&sr=1-2&keywords=advanced+elements. We just took it out last weekend and had a blast checking out a waterfall and a sunset sail. I hope you enjoy your new toy too! klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.com