I had the opportunity to test-drive a Wavesport EZG the other day out on the reservoir. It was just as squirrelly as my clunker, but vastly more maneuverable. I entertained myself by doing flat spins, which are (as I discovered) pretty easy to do in the right boat, and quite fun.
I also used a different paddle. I’m not sure what brand or model it was, but the shaft was smaller and shorter than my current paddle. It made for a big improvement in how my wrists and thumbs felt by the end of the day.
Today’s big realization: although I keep telling myself that I’ll wait until the end of the year to buy a new kayak, there’s no way I’m going to last that long. Maybe the end of the summer, if I really restrain myself.
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