Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:21 pm
My 13 year old daughter started slalom last year (she has now been kayaking for 2 1/2 years and has just passed her 2-star assessment). She was promoted into div 3 at her 2nd event (Abbey Rapids) in July and finished 10th in div 3 K1W.
Throughout the season she used an old 4m boat borrowed from our local club. We are now looking to buy her a boat - possibly 2nd hand or a cheap-ish new one. We don't want to spend a fortune yet as she may need something different as she progresses. She is currently about 52kg and 5'4" (162.5cm) tall - but still growing a bit.
Any advice on suitable kayaks would be appreciated - please let me know if you have something suitable for sale.
Throughout the season she used an old 4m boat borrowed from our local club. We are now looking to buy her a boat - possibly 2nd hand or a cheap-ish new one. We don't want to spend a fortune yet as she may need something different as she progresses. She is currently about 52kg and 5'4" (162.5cm) tall - but still growing a bit.
Any advice on suitable kayaks would be appreciated - please let me know if you have something suitable for sale.