tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post3149469789927800614..comments2024-03-15T19:29:12.442+11:00Comments on Expedition Kayaks: I love my job….Mark Sundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-69339139065892636182012-01-20T09:08:36.669+11:002012-01-20T09:08:36.669+11:00Rock and roll is looking damn fine... i think i...Rock and roll is looking damn fine... i think i'll have to make the journey from the apple isle!Steve Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974231932403038101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-41204287620256409282012-01-19T18:44:47.172+11:002012-01-19T18:44:47.172+11:00**Disclaimer, Expedition Kayaks cannot be held res...**Disclaimer, Expedition Kayaks cannot be held responsible for comments originating on the eastern side of the Tasman.....Mark Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-3653446138926766002012-01-19T18:00:28.640+11:002012-01-19T18:00:28.640+11:00"A few remounts to keep my eye in" I'..."A few remounts to keep my eye in" I'm gonna have to use that line.Kayaker Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958120699174505468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-34668333366154785042012-01-19T16:21:42.356+11:002012-01-19T16:21:42.356+11:00Details on the NSWSKC site - http://www.nswseakaya...Details on the NSWSKC site - http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/Mark Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-20449388004801666792012-01-19T16:19:41.060+11:002012-01-19T16:19:41.060+11:00If it fits in the T then I'll swap you a mint ...If it fits in the T then I'll swap you a mint etain!<br />In fact I'll just trade my etain in on your red and white Atlantic! Now!<br />When is the rock and roll weekendSteve Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974231932403038101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-25559960556289772902012-01-19T15:53:40.832+11:002012-01-19T15:53:40.832+11:00No worries mate, it might fit in the T? See if you...No worries mate, it might fit in the T? See if you can co-ordinate your trip with the Rock & Roll weekend, we've got a few people coming from interstate & doing just that.Mark Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-7484909135429173532012-01-19T13:26:37.493+11:002012-01-19T13:26:37.493+11:00Good info Mark, cheers mate
I'm hoping to get ...Good info Mark, cheers mate<br />I'm hoping to get a trip up your way in March or April, so a test paddle of everything in the shop will be on the cards ;)<br /><br />... if only my fat arse would fit in a beautiful tahe greenland...Steve Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974231932403038101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-70026705608313133922012-01-19T13:23:10.407+11:002012-01-19T13:23:10.407+11:00G'day Steve,
In an Atlantic vs Z520 comparison...G'day Steve,<br />In an Atlantic vs Z520 comparison, its' worth understanding that they come from two almost opposite design pholosophies. The Zegul tracks hard, the Atlantic tracks loose, and therefore requires more paddler input for surf & following seas, but less input once you're actually running & want to manoeuvre. The Z520 is a little more versatile at the touring end, being quite quick for such a short boat. If you love the Etain, then the Swede form of the 520 might feel very familiar, with the added feature of very a very defined secondary point, compared to the softer chined Atlantic which 'bounces' on it's secondary point. The Zegul has lighter initial stability, but if you think about it this gives it heaps more playfulness in the hands of a paddler unafraid of dropping from edge to edge in rougher water.<br />They're very different, it would be good to get you out for a paddle in them both!<br />Mark.Mark Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-58392878781626593372012-01-19T13:08:25.275+11:002012-01-19T13:08:25.275+11:00Tough job Mark... can i have it?
Really interestin...Tough job Mark... can i have it?<br />Really interesting to hear more about boats out of your range being test paddled.<br />I currently run a Valley Etain 17-7 bought from a great friend of mine who got it direct from you, but am now looking for something to maybe supplement the 17-7 as a play/surf boat.<br />I loved Pete's (my mates) Atlantic, but i was wondering what your thoughts are on the Zegul 520 as a surf and play boat?<br />For reference, i'm the roughly the same size and build as you.<br />I find the 17-7 great, but a bit buoyant and 'springy' on the edges... but a great and smooth tracker.Steve Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974231932403038101noreply@blogger.com