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Date: 22 Jul 2004 16:23:00
From: Brian Minsk
Subject: Advice please: Loon 138 vs. Pamlico 120?
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Hello,
I am purchasing my first kayak -- it will be mainly for short trips on flat
water lakes, the ICW, and slow-moving rivers. I want a stable and good-
value boat. I've narrowed down my choices to a used Old Town Loon 138 and a
new Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120, both about the same price.
Which would you pick and why?
Thanks very much for you help!
Brian
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Date: 28 Jul 2004 01:17:52
From: Bob Mariotti
Subject: Re: Advice please: Loon 138 vs. Pamlico 120?
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On 22 Jul 2004 16:23:00 GMT, Brian Minsk <brian_minsk@yahoo.com >
wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I am purchasing my first kayak -- it will be mainly for short trips on flat
>water lakes, the ICW, and slow-moving rivers. I want a stable and good-
>value boat. I've narrowed down my choices to a used Old Town Loon 138 and a
>new Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120, both about the same price.
>
>Which would you pick and why?
>
>Thanks very much for you help!
>
>Brian
Brian;
FWIW - I've been using a old loon and have been quite satisfied.
However I've longed for a new winderness pamlico. A few weeks ago I
rented a Pamlico for the weekend and it looked really sharp!!!
However, it took only about 1/2 hour on the water to begin to feel the
differences. Although the Pamlico looked nice it was more flexible,
less stable, didn't track very well, and a few others. I didn't even
keep it the week end. Brought it back.
Point of this... recommend you find a location where you can try BOTH
of them because using is believing and if you want to ENJOY kayaking,
try it before you buy it!
Good luck.
B
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Date: 22 Jul 2004 17:34:43
From: Courtney
Subject: Re: Advice please: Loon 138 vs. Pamlico 120?
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I would pick the Pamlico because I like the hull design better for tracking
and maneuverability and I like the durability of the material over the
Loon's.
Courtney
"Brian Minsk" <brian_minsk@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:Xns952E7DF996895brian.minskyahoocom@130.133.1.4...
> Hello,
>
> I am purchasing my first kayak -- it will be mainly for short trips on
flat
> water lakes, the ICW, and slow-moving rivers. I want a stable and good-
> value boat. I've narrowed down my choices to a used Old Town Loon 138 and
a
> new Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120, both about the same price.
>
> Which would you pick and why?
>
> Thanks very much for you help!
>
> Brian
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