tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post4501997663877924073..comments2024-03-15T19:29:12.442+11:00Comments on Expedition Kayaks: 60 Minutes with the Valley EtainMark Sundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-47530904684981052092012-05-25T08:30:37.257+10:002012-05-25T08:30:37.257+10:00G'day Richard,
If you are used to an Aquanaut ...G'day Richard,<br />If you are used to an Aquanaut then the Etain is a logical next step. I also owned and loved my Aquanaut, but it was more stacked towards the play end, and quite a different boat with a decent expedition load. The Etain has that rare capacity to accept a big weight and not affect performance, in fact it seems to go straighter and faster. It's a slightly different paddling experience, especially downwind, where you steer the fish-form Aquanaut with your thighs, you tend to crank the Etain around with your feet. It took me a while to get in in the Etain but it's now my boat of choice.<br />Good luck with it!<br />Mark.Mark Sundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603692749315592080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966256462371281922.post-10341292671229748812012-05-25T07:37:43.818+10:002012-05-25T07:37:43.818+10:00Thanks so much for such a detailed account. I am a...Thanks so much for such a detailed account. I am at the point of purchase and your article has tipped the balance in favour of the Etain. By coincidence the kayak I've had the most experience with is the Aquanaut which I really liked so it was great to read about the comparisons. Thanks again. Richard in Scotland.wrpthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759285820834397952noreply@blogger.com