Comments for Solent Sea Kayaking http://solentseakayaking.co.uk Sea Kayaking Routes, Reviews & News In The Solent & Beyond Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:47:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on Review Northwater Peaked Deck Bag by Jim water crystals http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/12/review-northwater-peaked-deck-bag/#comment-380 Jim water crystals Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:00:36 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=140#comment-380 It’s a shame that they didn’t make it waterproof, but most deck bags are the same anyway. The design looks great, but I am not sure if you can fit everything in there. It is probably larger than it looks in the pictures, right? As you said, I would buy this if I wanted to go on a short trip, it would be very effective. It’s a shame that they didn’t make it waterproof, but most deck bags are the same anyway. The design looks great, but I am not sure if you can fit everything in there. It is probably larger than it looks in the pictures, right? As you said, I would buy this if I wanted to go on a short trip, it would be very effective.

]]> Comment on Making a Greenland Paddle by Catherine Griffiths http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/making-a-greenland-paddle/#comment-373 Catherine Griffiths Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:27:35 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=130#comment-373 You may be interested to know that Greenland paddles are now hand-crafted in the UK and available to purchase from www.seakayaker.co.uk. The Anglesey Stick is proving to be a great success and sells at a price that is competitive with standard paddles. Take a look at our website and contact us for more details! You may be interested to know that Greenland paddles are now hand-crafted in the UK and available to purchase from http://www.seakayaker.co.uk.

The Anglesey Stick is proving to be a great success and sells at a price that is competitive with standard paddles. Take a look at our website and contact us for more details!

]]> Comment on Review: Icom M71 Handheld VHF by Dunks http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/review-icom-m71-handheld-vhf/#comment-359 Dunks Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:17:48 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=101#comment-359 Hi Adam, Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I should have mentioned the VHF license issue - kayakers often don't realise that in the UK you should undertake & pass a VHF course before you can use them 'in the wild'. To be honest, I am sure there are a vast number of VHF radio's in use unlicensed. Ultimately, it is important to know the correct procedures for radio calls - particularly if you need to make that dreaded 'emergency' call for help. Hi Adam, Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I should have mentioned the VHF license issue - kayakers often don’t realise that in the UK you should undertake & pass a VHF course before you can use them ‘in the wild’.

To be honest, I am sure there are a vast number of VHF radio’s in use unlicensed.

Ultimately, it is important to know the correct procedures for radio calls - particularly if you need to make that dreaded ‘emergency’ call for help.

]]> Comment on Review: Icom M71 Handheld VHF by Adam Bolonsky http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/review-icom-m71-handheld-vhf/#comment-358 Adam Bolonsky Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:01:36 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=101#comment-358 Hi Solents, thanks for your review of the Icom. I think it's a fine radio also, a nice complement to the ever-growing list of submersible vhfs on the market. In the US we have the luxury of not having to take a licensing exam to use a VHF radio. Simply buy and use. Thanks too, by the way, for your recent comments on my blog post about building a Greenland paddle Best wishes from New England in the US, Adam Bolonsky paddlingtravelers.blogspot.com Hi Solents,
thanks for your review of the Icom. I think it’s a fine radio also, a nice complement to the ever-growing list of submersible vhfs on the market.

In the US we have the luxury of not having to take a licensing exam to use a VHF radio. Simply buy and use.

Thanks too, by the way, for your recent comments on my blog post about building a Greenland paddle

Best wishes from New England in the US,
Adam Bolonsky
paddlingtravelers.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Bournemouth Canoes by Dunks http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/bournemouth-canoes/#comment-303 Dunks Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:23:23 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=80#comment-303 Ta for the comments folks - to be fair I think I may have made Simon's ears bleed - I got a bit over excited seeing the Cetus/Scorpio and then finding a Kaikoura Tour in stock - couldn't stop yapping on :-) Ta for the comments folks - to be fair I think I may have made Simon’s ears bleed - I got a bit over excited seeing the Cetus/Scorpio and then finding a Kaikoura Tour in stock - couldn’t stop yapping on :-)

]]> Comment on Bournemouth Canoes by Morag http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/bournemouth-canoes/#comment-302 Morag Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:50 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=80#comment-302 Hi Duncan,just a note to say thankyou for the kind remarks and review on the shop.We always try to offer a friendly and helpful service and yes we are all keen paddling enthusiasts in the shop!There is nothing better than exploring our land from a big sea boat,its a elegant way to travel if nothing else! It was a pleasure talking to you and its always good sharing knowledge and experiences as kayakers should. Give us a call next time your going around the the big island,we are always up for exploring new areas and learning from others. Kind Regards Morag (assitant manager, bournemouth canoes) Hi Duncan,just a note to say thankyou for the kind remarks and review on the shop.We always try to offer a friendly and helpful service and yes we are all keen paddling enthusiasts in the shop!There is nothing better than exploring our land from a big sea boat,its a elegant way to travel if nothing else! It was a pleasure talking to you and its always good sharing knowledge and experiences as kayakers should. Give us a call next time your going around the the big island,we are always up for exploring new areas and learning from others.

Kind Regards

Morag (assitant manager, bournemouth canoes)

]]> Comment on Bournemouth Canoes by Bob http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/11/bournemouth-canoes/#comment-301 Bob Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:06:58 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=80#comment-301 Hi, I own Bournemouth Canoes and the chap that made your ears bleed was Simon. The so and so will want a pay rise after your write up. This was us last week http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk/canoe-kayak-reviews/point-65-poole-harbour.htm Regards Bob Hi,
I own Bournemouth Canoes and the chap that made your ears bleed was Simon.
The so and so will want a pay rise after your write up. This was us last week http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk/canoe-kayak-reviews/point-65-poole-harbour.htm
Regards Bob

]]> Comment on Review Werner Corryvrecken Paddle by Dunks http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/07/review-werner-corryvrecken-paddle/#comment-95 Dunks Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:26:41 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=45#comment-95 Thanks for the comments Martin. I too have had the 'jammed' release button once due to sand/fine grit and once had the sections stuck due to a small piece of grit. Since then, I now wash the paddle out after every paddle with clean water and it has helped. I do notice some play in the joint for the first 5 minutes or so paddling after I have washed the paddles but it quickly stiffens. Interesting to hear how you use the feathering. I have yet to try the 30 degree angle but will try it on the next paddle. Thanks for the comments Martin.

I too have had the ‘jammed’ release button once due to sand/fine grit and once had the sections stuck due to a small piece of grit.

Since then, I now wash the paddle out after every paddle with clean water and it has helped. I do notice some play in the joint for the first 5 minutes or so paddling after I have washed the paddles but it quickly stiffens.

Interesting to hear how you use the feathering. I have yet to try the 30 degree angle but will try it on the next paddle.

]]> Comment on Review Werner Corryvrecken Paddle by Martin Scott http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/07/review-werner-corryvrecken-paddle/#comment-94 Martin Scott Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:18:13 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=45#comment-94 Hi just found your site. I have used this paddle for 18 months,it stops me getting wrist ache but does give me some nasty blisters on my hands and fingers on long missions. It now has a small amount of play on joint, the feather degree stickers are coming off, the release button has got jammed in sandy water and I have chipped one of the blades. For me it feels most comfortable with a 30 degree feather but I usually set it flat for sailing downwind and all the way round for punching a headwind. Bye Hi just found your site.

I have used this paddle for 18 months,it stops me getting wrist ache but does give me some nasty blisters on my hands and fingers on long missions.

It now has a small amount of play on joint, the feather degree stickers are coming off, the release button has got jammed in sandy water and I have chipped one of the blades.

For me it feels most comfortable with a 30 degree feather but I usually set it flat for sailing downwind and all the way round for punching a headwind.

Bye

]]> Comment on New Addition To Solent Sea Kayaking Team by Mark R http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/2008/09/new-addition-to-solent-sea-kayaking-team/#comment-93 Mark R Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:47:55 +0000 http://solentseakayaking.co.uk/?p=71#comment-93 Good work! Good work!

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