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#1464 - 03/13/09 05:38 PM Re: Large paddler - need advice [Re: Russ]
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Ken, if it's not too late, you might want to check out the 1988 Dirigo 17 for sale in Florida--check out the "Unique, Extinct Kayak" thread also under "Boats". The Dirigo was an ideal choice for the larger paddler. You will love the large cockpit.

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#1653 - 05/20/09 06:15 PM Re: Large paddler - need advice [Re: Ken]
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Try before you buy. Alot of dealers have a limited selection. I too is in the market for a different boat. The current one is a Current Design Titan 2008. I am 6'3", 230 lbs, inseam 34, shoesize 14, hips 45 and 57 yrs old. I've lost 40 lbs already. This makes me too light in the Titan. The reviews in the mag needs to post the hip size, inseam and shoe size. The height of the deck is also important. The higher the deck, the higher ya got to hold up your arms. 86-db@sbcglobal.net

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#3405 - 01/06/11 03:07 PM Re: Large paddler - need advice [Re: halfbaked]
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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 175 is a great big bloke boat as well.
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#3410 - 01/06/11 05:18 PM Re: Large paddler - need advice [Re: halfbaked]
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Originally Posted By: halfbaked
Try before you buy. Alot of dealers have a limited selection. I too is in the market for a different boat. The current one is a Current Design Titan 2008. I am 6'3", 230 lbs, inseam 34, shoesize 14, hips 45 and 57 yrs old. I've lost 40 lbs already. This makes me too light in the Titan. The reviews in the mag needs to post the hip size, inseam and shoe size. The height of the deck is also important. The higher the deck, the higher ya got to hold up your arms. 86-db@sbcglobal.net


How about a HV Solstice with wide base seat which add 3/4" in height if the Titan is to big?

If I was the original poster I would try a CD Titan.

I am 215, 6 foot, 32" inseam and 38" waist and Solstice is great for me with a wide base seat. I am restoring a CD Nomad and putting a wide base seat in it which is easy.


Edited by DogPaddle52 (01/06/11 05:22 PM)
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