Hi all,
Iam looking at buying one of the Current Designs top end boats Either the Extreme HV or the (I think ) Expedition . Does any body out there in cyber Kayak land have any experience with either of these boats or both.

I owned a CD Extreme HV for 5 years and put over 4000 miles on it. Other than one broken rudder cable, it never required any work. The boat has a rounded bottom and was a bit unstable for me--I have a long torso and high center of gravity. It had plenty of space for two weeks worth of gear. I miss its speed, but am happier with my more stable boat. I'm 6'2" and >225 lbs. and I fit in the HV model perfectly.

Hi,

I'm 6' 1" and 230. I test paddled the Extreme and like SSaKMEMBER found it a little unstable. We have had about 7 CD kayaks between my wife and myself. For sheer stability you CANNOT beat the Current Design Solstice line. The GT is perfect for me. The GT HV or Titan would suit a larger person and the GTS is perfect for a smaller person (like my wife who owns a GT Oracle, similar design to the Solstice but made with new TCS plastics which saves money). I have owned the Pachena (great small boat again very stable) The Storm, same as the Solstice GT but in Poly (much heavier). My current boats are the Solstice GT in KEVLAR. All the benefits of the GT in a lighter package. You wont need anoter boat for camping or short 2 week expiditons as there is loads of room for gear. When camping with other folks I always end up with the extra water, stove etc. since my boat has so much more capacity. My other boats the Scirrico and the Gulfstream. I now only paddle the Gulfstream having sold the poly Scirrico for the Fiberglass Gulfstream, again much lighter and stiffer making for easier paddling and better handling. In my opinion whatever you purchase you can't go wrong if it's a Current Designs boat. I have never been disappointed with the initial boat purchase but have traded up for different application reasons. Figure out what you want to do most (Extended Camping, weekend camping, day triping, etc.) then look at boat design (rudder or skeg) then make your selection based on what you desire most. Buy it, paddle the heck out of it and then, in time decide where to go next. I am still seeking the elusive single boat that does everything well. I think I may have found it in the FG/Kevlar Gulfstream. Good luck in your quest.

Can't add to that except to say they are top quality kayaks, and I've had a few.

Hola

I´m considering to buy a Current design plastic boat -model STORM GT , here in Chile. I measure 181 cm and weight 92kg. One of my worries is the front hatch , too small to load till the top for longer trips..Any comments about the design, plastic, stability, quality ?
Gracias

From an extremely satisfied Sirocco owner, I believe CD's polyethylene boats are at least as good as any on the market. The Storm has been chosen by many who take on difficult passages.

I love my Gulfstream and recently bought an Impex Assateague , which is very "Gulfstream " like in handling. I'll never get rid of my old Gulstream. It does most things pretty well...

Restoring a CD 03 Extreme kevlar now. Hope I get used to it. Seems tippy when I rented one. My Solstice GT is great boat. I put a wide base seat in it. I am 215-220 and 6' hopefully 205 or 210 by spring.