canoewhiteh2o Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 I interested in buying a kayak skirt for the Diva. I am specifically interested in the Snap Dragon Glacier Trek. I would be interested in knowing what brands and sizes fit the Diva that others on the forum may be using. Thanks, Gary Quote
Steve Day Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Gary, Good question. I will be seeing Graham on Thursday and that is one of the items on my question list about the Diva 2 I am planning to build. I'll make sure I ask what his recommendation would be, but he may answer here before I see him. How do you like the Diva? Where have you been using it? Steve Quote
canoewhiteh2o Posted June 20, 2007 Author Posted June 20, 2007 I just recently got the Diva and I haven't paddled it much yet. I didn't build the Diva. It was actually built at the community college that Graham is affiliated with. The Diva paddles extremely well. It seems to be a well rounded, general purpose sea kayak - just what I need. Most of my paddling experience has been with whitewater (25 yrs) in the NC mountains but as I have aged my attention has strayed futher east to the sounds and streams of eastern NC. If you are interested in paddling eastern NC the book Paddling Eastern North Carolina by Paul Ferguson (2nd edition) is a must have reference. It doesn't cover much in the sounds but it does extensively cover all the river basins. I have seen the postings regarding the Diva2. I am toying with the idea of building one over the winter. The wife would paddle in a tandem but not a solo. Gary Quote
Designer Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 When I was designing the cockpit for the Diva I went to the local kayak shop and measured the girth on a number of skirts and cockpits and used the average size. I don't have a particular brand but any kayak shop shpuld be able to find a good fit. Quote
Steve Day Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Gary, That is precisely why I am building the Diva 2. My wife is not the one to climb into another kayak and paddle alongside me, either. : I am hoping the Diva 2 will allow us to both enjoy the opportunities for exploring the delta and rivers in the Mobile (and nearby) areas. There are several designated "trails" in our area, too. ;D ;D Enjoy your Diva, Steve Quote
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