Don't forget the Jackson Karma RG, a better boat than the hammer IMHO - try one in big stuff - its great!

Hi Mat,
We met at the recent Storm Gathering - thanks for the hat by the way. Will drop you an email. Might neet to try the new Corelite X?
Ollie

It just goes to show, certain boats suit certain people. I agree about the SP Mark, great day boat but I would have to say it is a more dynamic surf kayak than the Delphin. A beginner would disagree as the Delphin is more reassuring but less dynamic IMHO.

To just clarify Mark, The Delphin 155 is too stable if you want to progress your skills to surfing and handling a real sea kayak. By that I mean being able to steer your kayak on a green wave using edge control, the Delphin's bow has the effect of turning back into a surf away from a bongo. This is ...

No connections with Valley and I have the following rm's in my fleet: Valley Gemini SP Jackson Karma RG Tiderace Vortex I have used both the Delphin 150 and 155 Gemini is the best day, rockhopping, surf kayak by far IMHO (-ve's weak seat and poor hatches) Jackson Karma is the best pure rock hopping ...

In my experience it is the shaft that wears on the inside of the femail end and can't see this is repairable. I along with a few of my clients have glued them into a one piece and use them for rockhopping and surfing with confidence, which wasn't the case when they were 2 piece.

Ollie

I have had both the 220 and 330 and highly recommend them, the new zip works great on the 330.

Ollie

Might be worth giving us an idea of budget?

Many boats for sale - give us a clue as to size/weight aims etc. and I am sure you will get something you want?

I have a Prijon rm Sea Yak for sale:

http://www.active4seasons.co.uk/about-us/for-sale/

£365 in Northumberland

Thanks

Ollie

Hi Rog,

Any chance of some pics please:
objay@hotmail.com

Thanks

Ollie

Hi Simon, I have a very nice pair of VE (Vertical Element) Explorer cranks and they are bomb proof. I have tried to break them on many rocks (don't ask or look at my Facebook page as it might give away the reasons I hit rocks!) The paddle is fairly heavy at 1200gms but the glass blades and carbon sh...

Interesting discussion as always. My Typhoon is getting tired and I am tempted to send it back to them to get tested, it has been very well used over the last 5/6 years? I am interested in 'long term tests' rather than all the new ones that come out in the mags - Douglas - you da man for this! How l...

Are these still for sale?
Thanks,

Ollie

Hi there, I have a used Mad River Explorer 14 open canoe for sale. I am looking for £675ono. It is a few years old but has had relatively little use and only on up to grade 2 water so no major gouges. This is a very stable boat and suitable for 2 adults on flat water, 1 adult and child or adult solo...

Bumping up
any offers?

Kari-tek is now gone, thanks.

Any offers on the kayaks?

Ollie

Too many boats so need a clear out, Mega Surf Kayak rm Red £285 ovno - Excellent condition - hardly used due to it being too small for me, I am nearly six foot and 13 stone with size 10 feet - website says I should fit but not comfortable. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/active4seasons/Boats%2...

What length is the paddle please?

Hi there,
My ATC 9 has just died so in need of a temp replacement whilst I send it back. I can offer you £35 for the camera.

Thanks,

Ollie

What size are the trousers?
Thanks.

Thanks for all your advice guys,

Gone with an Olympus tough 320, £120 ish.

Great pics Stu.

Thanks,

Ollie

Hi Guys, Need some advice from the people that know. I have used loads of different waterproof cameras and currently using the Canon D10. Looking for a cheap one for my nephew who, in all honesty, is quite likely to loose it during his up coming ski season so done want to spend too much. Anyone know...

Hi there, I am selling my nearly new Surf kayak - just too small for me - I have tried but it is just too painful!!! This is Mega's Roto moulded kayak in Red and has a set of carbon fins and rear air bags fitted. Pics on my photobucket account: http://s7.beta.photobucket.com/user/active4seasons/libr...

Just an update for those new to the dark art. Memory map now available on Android, works well and can get both chart and O/S loaded. Can use as a GPS and log trips, measure distances etc. License is a bit of a faf but ring them if you are struggling. I booked a phone session with their tech guys and...

Okay, maybe I got the weather wrong, it has been miserable here this week but that wont stop us. Plenty of facilities including a burger van offering teas and coffees and possibly even an ice cream van if the sun shows its face! Mike Nelson from North shore and Valley will be there as well as Jimski...

Please see events page for info on Demo day in Northumberland this Sat,
cheers,

Ollie J

Navionics is great and you also get land on google earth (satellite) so you have both land and sea available on screen at the same time - I don't know of any GPS that does this? The route measuring facility is great too. As mentioned you only get tidal flow from the marked tidal diamonds but don't k...

Hi Kate, I have used quite a few different models. In my opinion it is best to go with a deck mount slightly raised. I have used a few different types of tripod and now buy really cheap £1.50 ones knowing they are going to give up anyway - I have used expensive ones (Gorilla) and they have broken or...

Hi there, Anyone looking to try out a sea kayak Active 4 Seasons is hosting a demo day down at the Beadnell Bay car park on Sat 30th June. The day before the Annual Coquet Island race. Kayaks from North Shore, Valley, P and H and possibly Tiderace? We will be there from 10am and I will be on the wat...

Hi there, I run Active4seasons and am based up North of you near Berwick but I run a sea kayak gang trip once a month for intermediate to advanced paddlers who are looking to get back into paddling or looking to meet other paddlers. It is also an opportunity to learn more about trip planning as we t...

Fantastic memorial, thanks for sharing Mike.

Ollie