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Hello paddlers! :-)
I've been given an offer on a used Prijon Barracuda at a very reasonable price. The boat is in very good condition, hardly used, with a rudder fitted. The price includes a spray skirt, but a rather cheap paddle (Prijon RIM, very heavy and has that cheap plastic feel, and also wrong feather angle) which I will be replacing. But I digress. What I'm interested in now is digging up as much 'dirt' about the Barracuda as possible. If you have negative experiences with this kayak, I want to hear them! Of course, if you have nice things to say about it that's interesting too. I've read a few favorable reviews and the seller of course has only positive things to say about it, but I want to make sure I'm not buying the proverbial cat in the bag. You can tell by the quote in my signature that I like to take my precautions. ;-) Thankful for any input! Cheers! Tor Arne Benjaminsen, Trondheim, Norway -- Proper prior planning prevents **** poor performance. torarnb ætt stud dått ntnu dått no |
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Prijon makes fine boats.
I have paddled most but not the Barracuda . It is a bit of a departure from Prijons clunky offerings. At about 17 feet and 21 beam it is a boat I might like. She will be a little tippy compared to other Prijon boats but has the length to be fast and the beam to be interesting. This appears to be an intermediate to advanced offering. Prijon builds fine boats, they hold their price well. The Baracuda sells for about $1,900.00 Canadian. MSR Price is closer to $2,100.00. A Canadian Dollar is worth about 80 Cents US. At first blush it looks like a fine boat. I would buy it on spec if I got it for $1,500.00 or $1,700.00 Canadian. ( without deck and paddle ) This assumes I was looking for a boat. Good Luck,. Hope this helps. Alex |
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For some reason we get great pricing here on boats and gear. I own an
NDK explorer ( a little over $3,400.00 Canadian. That is an old price i have had the boat for 4 years. I own a poly P & H Capella, again at $1,700 Cdn. new that likely gives you a run for it . I also have a couple of other boats I have accumulated over the past decade or so. I am sure you will be very pleased with the Prijon. Now you are going to have to get good with braces. I hope you have a ball in it and if you are ever in Newfoundland Canada look us up. www.kayakers.nf.ca is the club web site and my site is http://pages.ivillage.com/mcgruer We would be delighted to take you out and introduce you to seals, whales , perhaps bergs and some of our other paddling attractions. Alex McGruer |
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