mickforster

Hi Guys, Has anyone here tried to make a kayak? I have a Prowler 13 and a Scupper Pro but I was wondering If anyone could advise me how to make a surfing style kayak to play in the surf. I know its not entirely fishing orrientated. Its just for a summer project to see if it can be done. I have started to design the boat and have gathered a large block of Dense Polystrene. I also have fibreglass and Expoxy. The idea is to make a kinda of SOT surfing style boat similar to OK Frenzy in shape. I would appreciate any help you may be able to offer. Thanks, Mick

Yeah I know - no worries lads! I didn't take offence at all Mick

I don't know if this is a stupid question but do any of you guys insure your boat under your house insurance. I have my kitesurfing gear on it so why not they yak? Just incase it goes walkies or the garage goes on fire etc etc. I would like to hear what you have to say on this matter, Regards, Mick

I didn't take it personally just messing about as well. I forgot to put the Smilies in. Mick

When something is moving faster it makes it easier to stay on a bike or a kiteboard. I didn't make it up! Click here for a defintion Mick

I have a pair of these for kitesurfing, they are designed for baord users so you can stay on the board and maintain a better balance before dynamic balance kicks in when your moving. They are called superfreaks and are a good job. Mick

Hey Dan, I made a small boat out of Marine Ply last year that was orignially designed for my dads tender. It was a winter project. My dad wanted it to repair the gel coat along side his yacht but after he used it I used to pull my Dog along in it in the River near us. I never took it out on the ocean / sea for fear of it sinking, although I always carried a sharp knife for cutting it off in a emergency lol. I don't think it would be very safe though to be using something like for yaking / fishing epescially in the ocean plus it affects the performance of the paddling boat so much and is like pulling an oil tanker behind you. I was using it in 4 ft of water so if it did sink I could wet exit and get to safety (stand up). It depends on the design of the "tub" idealy an open top canadian canoe would be the safest but its quite large. I have thought of pulling something behind the prowler too on many occasions as well though! Mick

Don't I know it, after lifting it, and cursing a bit trying to get it to car height, I have decided to buy the C-Tug trolley. Its ok lifting it stationary, but carrying it over rocks and boulders would be deadly! Cheers Guys

It came Guys, after days and days of waiting, ringing the company I ordered it off, and ringing couriers it finally came. Here is my P13 NZ flame. Richi you were right mate, it does look cool! I can't use it till I get my new roofrack, my present one won't support this baby! Mick

My fav is the Dexter wedge, always works from the rocks. Its the first I am going to try. Mick

Cool Yakerbass, Hopefully I get my P13 NZ Flame 2moro! I waited all day today on the couriers comming, watching for big vans and lorrys incase they got lost. Even thought a bout making a giant sign at the top of my lane saying Kayak this way Lol. It feels like Christmas when I was a kid. Im so excited. Your P15 looks sweet! Mick

I might be up for this too if the date is right and im not working in Boston. I would be prepared to travel down no probs im based in County Down. Mick

Hey guys, I was browsing through ebay when I was supposed to be working today and came across this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ocean-kayak-sit-on-t...1QQcmdZViewItem Is this book any good for a beginner to SOTS but not to SINK. I have good experience in SINK boats < 13feet. The launching of my new SOT is going to be a learning curve. To launch the sit in boats we just beached it on a river bank and slid in and pushed ourselfs out after fitting the spray deck. I maybe should have bought this prior to buying my prowler 13 but does anyone think it would be a good investment now? Oh and one more thing do I need Polarised Specs for kayaking? I never really had the need for them whilst kitesurfing but maybe sitting lower to the water for longer periods could burn your retinas out (lol) plus correct me if im wrong but it reduces the water's natural refraction so that fish and rocks can be seen more clearly!??? Mick

Lol nope im no short ar#e. Do you have any pics of your flame p13 that you could send me to look at till mine gets here. Thanks Mick

Just driving a wee polo mate, maybe upgrade at a later date, thinking of buying a focus tdci sport. At the minute I got the thule aero bars. Got everything footpacks, fixing kit and bars for £99 brand new from the NI rep. I think i will just lift "The flame" up on to the car its not really that high. (I hope) Cheers Mick