NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**

just heard back from the Werner rep, and I'll be grabbing some paddles from him as well. Anyone have anything in particular they want to see from them? I'm a bit out of touch on their lineup these days.

I wouldn't mind playing around with either a Kalliste or Camano, but don't go to any great lengths on my part as I may have scored a paddle this week anyway.

alright, paddles are picked up & loaded. weather could be better, but could be a lot worse, too. I'll see ya'll there in the morning!

Brian

I'll be there. My dad may bow out due to inclement weather...

I'll be bringing the hawg troughs.

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,2160.0.html

If you ordered one you can pick it up and I'll check you off my list.  If you didn't already order one and want one, $17 will get you one of the 10 extra we purchased.

Brian

sorry we had to bail. my elbow tendonitis has been flaring up and yesterday's paddle on the willy took its toll. i did run into wali at sunset though. he has ditched his traditional pink top and is sporting a lovely blue to match his yum yum malibu boat.

jay

Hope the elbow feels better soon Jay...

Hope the weather at the paddling class is better then here...yikes!

I'm couch fishing, with Mike Iaconelli

hey guys, how'd this go today??

I had a blast. It was great meeting a couple of you.

This was only my second time in a kayak of any sort, and I have to say my know-how increased exponentially. I still have a long way to go, but I feel like my strokes are much more effective now.

My dad, who has owned a kayak for a couple of years, also said he feels much more in control of his yak now.

We had a little sun, a little drizzle, some major rain and a bunch of wind.

Thanks, Brian, for putting this on!


p.s. - Bsteves' AT paddle is off the market...

I think paddle class went pretty well.   Thanks Brian.

The weather varied between nice and sunny, cloudy with a decent downpour to gale force winds.  Luckily the really bad wind didn't occur until the end.

Here are some pictures.

Looks great. Glad you guys found your gap in the weather. Just wanted to say again, a big thanks to Alkasazi and Outdoorplay for putting the event on. Hopefully the people who attended have a few more skills in their pockets and can use it to catch some bigger fish!

Z

I had a great time yesterday. Thanks for coming out, it was great meeting & seeing everyone. Weather was a bit all over the place, but still better than the snow I woke up to this morning! Hope everyone learned something, and let's do it again sometime.

Brian

Sorry I did not make it out.  The wind and rain pounding against the house scared me away.  If you decide to do it again, I will definitely be up for it since I have had limited chances to get my new X-13 out.  By the way, what is the main differences between the AT Fishstix and the AT Xception SL Tour Carbon (which is what I have)?

no worries. hard as it was raining when I left home, I wasn't sure anyone was going to show up. as for the Fish/Xception, the difference is materials. The Xception is carbon, and the Fish is glass. This weekend was the first time I'd used a Fish (I've used the Xception for years), and I liked it. Very similar feel to the Xception on the water. bit heavier, but also more durable, especially in the tips.

Brian

We had a great time.  It was nice to meet everyone and get some good paddling instruction.  A big "Thank You" to Brian and OutdoorPlay for putting this on.  We really appreciate it.  I'll do it again just for the practice.  Thanks Brian!