I had a Delphin 150 for about a year but found it a bit of a lump (others may well diagree!). It was the Surf Spec. version so heavier than the standard one and, more especially, than the Corelite one. Mine felt heavy both carrying and paddling. Well worth you having a go in your selection before ma...

The problem, if you want a particular boat, is waiting for a suitable one to come up for sale. There aren't many Aries 155 that I have seen come to the market. Similar problem with boats like the Rockpool Isel and especially an, anything like new, Anas Acuta. There probably aren't masses sold to sta...

I would highly recommend the MSR Dromedary water bladders. I have had two for over 6 years and they have been bullet proof and with no nasty taste:
https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Prod ... g-6-litre/




Rog.

Worth you looking back over previous posts about spraydecks but i have used Reed Aquatherm ones for a number of years and been very happy with them. Light, tough and even machine washable!! If you contact them they may well know of the appropriate size spraydeck for each boat. https://www.chillcheat...

How about this one:
http://www.surfkayaks.com/product.php?p ... 264&page=1

Rog.

Oh gosh.... there's suddenly loads of them... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nigel-Dennis-NDK-Romany-Classic-Sea-Kayak-Lendal-Sea-Paddles-Nookie-Spraydeck/282869990352?hash=item41dc5d83d0:g:Y2wAAOSw~YRadmh2 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nigel-Dennis-NDK-Romany-Classic-Sea-Kayak-with-Silva-Type-70-Compass-T...

There is one on EBay right now:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sea-kayak/23 ... SwiqFadLvy


Rog.

Who was your coach? Always good for people to get feedback and recommendations.

Rog.

Also bear in mind that in some instances a rudder can make weathercocking worse as wind from the side will push the front end round whilst the rudder at the rear acts as a pivot point. As long as the rudder is easy to lift out of the water then it is easy to experiment and find out whether to have t...

That's pretty!!

Rog.

Is your problem stability or weather cocking? The scrambler is a fairly stable SOT so I suspect it is weather cocking that is the issue. Ocean Kayak do sell rudder kits but they are very expensive (£300 +) and I don't think they fit the Scrambler. Your best bet may be to replace the Scrambler with a...

That's another possibility. Douglas Wilcox has included details in his blog:
https://seakayakphoto.blogspot.co.uk/20 ... -from.html

Rog.

We paddled the Crinan Canal a few years back. Absolutely lovely apart from having to portage fully loaded kayaks. With some of the locks it is easier to portage a few at a time rather than putting the boat back in the water so i would advise taking a trolley if possible. The locks stop being used, i...

Large swimming noodles are ideal for filling a sit on top. Cheap, resilient (won't puncture and don't need to check they are inflated) and you can push them to the far end of the boat.

Rog.

Hi Daryl, just a thought...where are you based? Bearing in mind you are new to the kayaking it may be worth seeing if there are any paddlers local to you who would be interested in going out with you for the first few times as a bit of a safety net and who may be able to give you a bit of advice/poi...

Just to add... there are 2 Immersion Research options. One is the lighter weight waffle type K2 version (which I have) and the other is the heavier weight option (which I have not tried).

Rog.

Another vote for the Immersion Research Union one piece. Only feels very light and not at all bulky but it's waffle construction is excellent and surprisingly cosy:
https://www.immersionresearch.eu/store/ ... nion-suit/

Rog.

or you could look at the Palm Atom ones...
https://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/2018-pa ... 17029.html

Rog.

In hindsight, I should have chosen the VE paddles with a glass blade (if they make them). The locking mechanism on the VE paddles is, in my opinion, vastly superior to the Werner system. I would have said to opt for the VE carbon blades but on a fibreglass shaft...lots more 'give' in the shaft whil...

VE Paddles...
https://vepaddles.com/sea-kayak/

Especially the Aircore ones..
Adjustable feather and length and a rock solid joint mechanism.


Rog

Excellent. Thanks for that. I have a 'sacrificial' latex seal on another bit of kit so can cut a repair patch out of that.

Much appreciated.

Rog.

I managed to stick my thumb through the ankle seal on my dry trousers. Is there any way I can repair it without having to take off and replace the entire seal? Could I use inner tube glue or similar and stick another piece of latex overt he split? (It is a hole rather than a split to the edge of the...

Are these not based on RAL colours? (worth checking with Valley). If so just have a look at an RAL chart (in a paint shop or order a chart online) and that will give you the exact colours for you to make a comparison.

Rog.

I am so relieved that it wasn't just me having trouble with it... the UKRGB members have given me a new found spring in my step...Now, just need to get my head around molecular science..!

Rog.

And.... what is the difference between a Leader, a Coach and an Instructor. The flow chart I was really after was to define the whole system rather than one just one path. I'm worried that I'm just being a bit thick but I don't want to be that kid at the back of the class that thinks he is the only ...

I'm with Mark on this one.
The whole system leaves me completely confused......could anyone simplify it with a flow chart?

Rog.

May be worth you having a chat with Rockpool just in case they know of anyone who may be looking to sell/upgrade.

Rog.

There is also an Island Qaarsut 5.0 for sale. It is a smaller kayak with hard chines and gets some very good reviews from people who have owned one. Probably has loads of character. The price may be a bit high so you could make them an offer... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sea-Kayak/202078991867?hash=...

if you stretch it over the front it will lose it's stretch fairly quickly and just go baggy and you will have to replace it...

Rog.

If you want a fibreglass boat then probably something like an NDK Explorer. Been made for years so lots of them around second hand and a real proven track record. Link to current spec. new boat..... http://www.sea-kayaking-scotland.co.uk/ndk-sea-kayak-shop/explorer/ Worth you maybe having a chat wit...