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Subject: First day out with my Sirocco Author: Chris (Another Chris) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 19:32:23 07/27/02 Sat In reply to: Christopher D. Iadarola 's message, "My Review of the Sirocco" on 12:15:45 06/11/02 Tue Chris I., thanks for your review, it was one of the reasons I got on the track to try this boat. Was also great meeting you today as well. I'm really happy with this boat, it just feels right. The backband as mentioned is pretty awful, so I'll be replacing mine in short order. Just as the review said, this boat has a nice playful feel, I'm a completely green paddler so I do wobble about quite a bit yet, but I can already tell with just a bit of practice this will be a very comfortable boat to paddle. Even sitting around and playing with the lean in it, I felt pretty comfortable. It is really responsive to body language, and I like that too, now I just need to figure out just what language my body is speaking and get it all together. ;-) I highly recommend this boat, particularly for its pricepoint. If you are in the market, try one out. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Photo on the water with the Sirocco Author: Chris (Another Chris) [Edit] Date Posted: 17:10:20 07/28/02 Sun Here is a pic of me in the CD Sirocco. The reason I wanted to put this here is, this will be a wet ride if you are on the heavier side. I weigh 270 give or take and take note of the freeboard. I'm fine with the low ride, it's something I actually wanted. Something to consider for those who won't want to get wet. http://www.panix.com/~cesser/first_day_out.jpg

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Photo on the water with the Sirocco Author: Wes [Edit] Date Posted: 20:01:09 07/28/02 Sun >Here is a pic of me in the CD Sirocco. The reason I >wanted >to put this here is, this will be a wet ride if you >are on >the heavier side. I weigh 270 give or take and take >note of >the freeboard. I'm fine with the low ride, it's >something >I actually wanted. Something to consider for those >who won't >want to get wet. > >http://www.panix.com/~cesser/first_day_out.jpg Well, it's sort of a Greenland style boat, it's supposed to ride a little low. Didn't seem objectionable to me. Nice pic! -- Wes

[> [> Subject: Further info on the Sirocco Author: Chris (Another Chris) [Edit] Date Posted: 17:00:21 08/04/02 Sun Spent some more time in the boat today, some notes. I have a 36" inseam, the footpegs are on the very last notch and it's a tight fit. It is tolerable but quite tight, I may wind up making a foot block out of minicell foam as there is about 2-3" remaining until the bulkhead after the last peg position. The backband is now confirmed awful, it won't stay put, keeps sliding down no matter how I tension it. I have a Bomber Gear backband in the mail now, looking forward to trying that one out. Will add that info when I get some time with it.