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Topic: OK zest tandem?  (Read 2524 times)

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Blue Jeans

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Has anyone paddled the zest tandem? She is a long one at 16ft, so I imagine she has some speed to her. 30" width. The little lady is accomdating to try kayak fishing so I am willing to compromise and get a tandem and be the motor.

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Brian - test paddled one at the REI paddle demo - my opinion: THE fastest tandem out there  :smt045


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How was the stability?

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Stability: It took a little getting used to - I had a more difficulty trying to keep up paddling with my co-worker rather than worry about the stability. If you want to test paddle one, let me know.


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Agreed.  They haul ass for a plastic SOT tandem. 


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My brother-in-law and I rented a Zest Two when we were in Kaui last year.  It's nice.  I'll try to post pics and a report of our adventure in NCKA's "Hawaiian" section.
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