Bear Thanks! Have a great seakayaking year yourself Simonsl8er. Hi There No I went with the Scorpio Mk2. I couldnt find an Etain to demo so went with what i had tried. So far Ive been impressed with the Hv Scorpio. Its cockpit is really large so no problem getting my feet in it and my long legs It h...

Does anyone know if VE are still manufacturing paddles?
After hearing so many good reviews about VE on hereI I looked them up, but it appears that there web site is down.
I like the look of some of the werner blades but this issue definetly puts me off purchasing one.

Bear
Apologies for taking so long to reply. Hopefully you have been successful finding one by now
Originally my plan was to sell my Delphin but to be honest I like so much I'm keeping it as my spare.

I'm sure i'm not the only forum member who has a spare boat or two.!
Cheers.

Phil Thanks for the info. With regards to storage space in the stern do you lose much due to the scudder mechanism? I guess being the HV model it will not be too bad losing a bit of space in comparison to the LV or MV models but I'm just wondering how much space you actually lose. Is it any major lo...

Thanks for all the advice guys.
Seems there are a few different opinions on scudder and skeg. Interesting weighing up all the options.
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Hi Phil Thanks very much for the reassurance that the scudders well worth getting. I'm guessing it will need a bit more maintenance than a skeg but I don't mind as long as it stays reliable when using it. Geoff I'm not sure about P and H but there's other companies out there that do them. I believe ...

Well I had a go in a Scorpio HV and pretty much thought it was great. For the size of it its still pretty nimble if you get it right up on edge it turns really nicely for such a big boat. Really stable and easy for doing straddle re -entries too. On flat water anyway. Tried a reentry roll and after ...

I'm thinking about ordering a new Scorpio in the near future but I'm not sure if I should go with a scudder or just stick to a skeg. I'm definetly considering a sail for the boat in future but I do wonder if the foot pegs are still going to be OK when rolling. I mean do they move under your feet? Wi...

Hello Coldwind
Thanks for the info. I'll have a closer look at the Etain and see if I can get a go in one.
A good handling boat in rough conditions is a safer kayak in my opinion.
Planning to demo a HV Scorpio at weekend so looking forward to that

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Hi Douglas. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on the two different models. I ordered my Delphin without trying it first but I was very lucky it turned out perfect for me. Pretty good considering it was my first kayak although your review probably helped me make the right decision on that one....

Hi. I'm looking to replace my Delphin 155 with a Scorpio but I'm not sure if I should go for a HV or MV. I'm 16 stone 6ft1. For those who have tried both any advice would be appreciated. I'm kind of concerned the HV may be too much of a barge and slow but then with size 12th feet the MV may be too s...

Looking to purchase a second hand Scorpio HV or MV
Based near Edinburgh
Please PM me if your selling one.
Thanks

I'm also quite interested in both boats
Just wondering how the the Etain handles in comparison to the Atlantic.

Are they similar?
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Douglas No unfortunately I didn't ring the bell. To be honest I wasn't aware of it but now I am I'll just have to go back and do the trip again. A great excuse! Mcgruff your right the V6 sounds very interesting. I must admit I've previosly thought about similar ideas as you've had but using my infla...

Hello Douglas. Thankyou for sharing your experiences. It's good to know that despite the arthritis and all the ops it's not stopped you from overcoming the issues and getting out on the water and still enjoying yourself. I now feel much more optimistic that despite a few aches and pains I can too . ...

Unfortunately I've just been diagnosed with early arthritis in my knees and hips worst luck.. I first really noticed pain in my hips when rolling my kayak up a few months ago. In fact it's really quite painful in my right hip but thankfully OK at the moment on my stronger left side. I've messed abou...

Thanks again everyone for your advice/guidance. I took the plunge (literally)on Friday/Saturday. There wasn't a problem with grounding and we got down the river easily despite having a heavily laden kayak. My first camping kayak experience so yes it was a heavy kayak Anyway we ran the seapool about ...

Thanks Phizz4. Can you remember roughly how deep the river was at that time.
Currently the river is reported to be half a meter deep at Shiel
I'm kind of concerned that I may paddle the loch and not be able to get up the river.
Thank's.

Hi I'm planning a trip down Loch Shiel along the river into Loch Moidart. I'm aware of the rapids at the end and the need to approach at higher tide levels but I'm wondering if the river water level at this time of year will be high enough. I'm going to take a loaded plastic seakayak and will probab...

Hi Adam
Sent you payment today please advise if received.
Thanks
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P&h seakayak requires new deckline's soon so I thought I'd renew toggle lines too. Maybe I'm missing something but it looks really akward to do especially the thin stretchy line. Is there an easy way to renew/thread them through?

I've no experience with the Sea eagle but after a few years of owning a Gumotex Seawave I can tell you that they're great kayaks. More expensive than many boats but tough and built to last. Surprisingly quite nippy on the water too. Another great selling point is Gumotex''s are singled skinned so qu...

Hi There
I would be interested in the corryvreckan too especially if they are reasonably priced. Thanks for details.

I've been considering upgrading my basic standard euro paddle to a carbon paddle but there seems to be so much choice on the market. I quite like the look of the Celtic pro range and wonder if anyone has any feedback on them. I also like the Werner range although they are expensive. I'm after a ligh...

Thanks for the advice. I tried helicopter tape but unfortunately it did not stick very well at all. It's great on my mtb though.

I will try Keeleazy.
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Thanks everyone for the ideas and tips. I guess the main reason i would like to be able to master the scull or balance brace is because if i get tired after practicing rolls and re-entries I sometimes blow my roll. Being able to scull/ balance brace as some have said would allow me to catch a quick ...

I've recently noticed a bit of wear on the end of my kayak which seems to be due lifting it on end when loading on my car. Just wondering is there any good products that I could use to provide some protection. I tried plain old gaffer tape but it came off too easily. Has anyone tried Kealeazy on a C...

I use a fast find. As I always keep it on me and as I roll regularly in the sea I'm now keeping it in a small dry bag in my pfd pocket. It may well be waterproof but a bit more protection just in case.

I'm just wondering does anyone have any tips for side sculling. I can do the basic scull but as soon as my head and body enter the water my paddle sinks quickly followed by me. I see these great videos of people floating on their back next to their kayaks and it looks so easy but it's not. As soon a...

On the few occasions I've been out kayaking solo I've also used the spray deck to attach myself to my kayak. I have previously tested the setup at a nearby lake using a dive mask and rolling and wet exiting.The dive mask just helped me to see what was going on with the tether. The only time I had an...