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Submitted by: dregsfanI got a smokin’ deal on a used 2001 pre-GT Storm a couple months ago. I have owned two other poly touring kayaks; an Aquaterra Chinook, Dagger Magellan and currently own a Prijon Kodiak.I am 6'3" tall, weight 205 lbs, and have size 12 shoes. The Storm fits me like a glove, It's a large kayak, but doesn’t feel or handle like a big boat. It's stable, but not a barge.At first I thought that using a lever to raise and lower the rudder was a funky idea. Once I got it adjusted, it was great. My Dagger had the best hatches of any kayak I've owned, but the Storm's hatches are a close second. They are watertight and easy to use.I ultimately came to the conclusion that I really only needed one 17 foot poly boat. I had to decide which one would sell. The Storm is a prettier boat, I like the hatches better and it has a tad more knee room. The Kodiak is made from a superior polyethylene, it has gas-pedal type foot braces. The seat and knee braces are adjustable and the seat is more comfortable. So I kept the Kodiak and sold the Storm. It was a tough decision. Both kayaks are great poly boats.I would recommend the CD Storm to any skill level paddler.
2012 Photo contest top 10These were the top 10 photos as chosen by our customers. They will now be printed up onto foamboard and displayed in the mall where customers will be able to vote to select the Grand Prize winning photo. The winning photographer will win a $250 Gift card. Good luck and thank you to all the photographers who submitted photos this year.
November Kayaking
Kayaker Kathy McA taking advantage of the calm waters today.
The water temp is +12c in Penticton on Skaha Lake today and quite calm. The sunshine was a welcomed sight bringing the air temp up to +14c. Kathy went out for a paddle today.
Met up with Matt and the gang at the Salmon-Arm Bay on Shuswap Lake and went for a paddle around for the afternoon. Here are some shots, video will be coming as soon as we can put it together. What a great day of adventure, suspense and laughter with fellow kayakers.
~Guyhttp://guythalizard.posterous.com
Kayaking today after work the wind calmed down then it tried to rain so we headed back after our return we were hit with an awesome sunset.
~Guy
Beautiful Spring day kayaking today on Skaha Lake.
Started off kayaking with Robin Dunham paddled West across the lake then South to BanburryGreen campground then back across to the East side again listening to the Redwing Blackbirds sing, checked out the waterfall again, then paddled back North to home. After our return Kathy McA, Rick and Nikki joined us for some kayakfishing and smokies on our firepit. To finish the day off we had a beautiful sunset. Hope you enjoy the video when it's finished processing.
~Guy
http://guythalizard.posterous.com/
Kathy McA went out for a couple hours today and caught 4 fish for supper. I was so impressed I had to blog her video. Too awesome, fish for supper tonight! Too bad I was at work when she went out for a paddle and brought home supper.
Trout 11", 13", 13" and a 15"
Congrats Kathy!
~Guy
Kayaking with Robin Dunham early afternoon then with Kathy McA in the evening after an awesome dinner on the lake with relitives (sorry no photos of our awesome dinner or Kathy but did get some good video of Kathy enjoying her new Tomahawk Kayak). The day was beautiful water by the evening was at 13c and the day temp must have been in the 20's.
Video will be ready soon!
~Guy
