It's been a while since I posted here, however judging by the number of page views this blog has the Sevylor Colorado is still very much alive and in demand. I hope to get out in mine soon, however until then there is a new site for UK Kayakers, it's in its infancy but will be good.
The link is http://www.kayaktalk.co.uk/
There is a forum attached to the site at http://www.kayaktalk.co.uk/index.php/forum/index
I may see you there.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Sevylor Colorado Help
The Gallery page looks a bit sparse, I appreciate submissions from Sevylor Colorado owners who want to let the rest of us see where they paddle their boats.
Just drop me an email and let me know where the photograph was taken, I will post it on the gallery page as soon as I can.
Just drop me an email and let me know where the photograph was taken, I will post it on the gallery page as soon as I can.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
New inflation system for the Sevylor Colorado KCC-305
INFLATION SENSATION!
Look at this video by Sevylor of the new 2012 Colorado premium being inflated in just 1:30seconds. Incredible. Owners of previous models - like me - have to inflate the 3 chambers using two different connectors. This could take ten to 15 minutes.
What a difference this new system makes.
Look at this video by Sevylor of the new 2012 Colorado premium being inflated in just 1:30seconds. Incredible. Owners of previous models - like me - have to inflate the 3 chambers using two different connectors. This could take ten to 15 minutes.
What a difference this new system makes.
Friday, July 20, 2012
A quick word about Rigid Vs Inflatable Canoes
As I mentioned in an earlier post I recently took a friend out in my Sevylor Colorado and she immediately felt comfortable and at ease, which was a real achievement considering she doesn't swim! This got me to thinking about the differences between rigid and inflatable canoes.
Inflatable Canoe
Stable, comfortable, rides on waves, is affected greatly by wind, portable, easy storage, a pain to inflate, a bigger pain to dry before storage, and not very fast on the water
Rigid canoe
Pretty Stable, fairly comfortable, sits in the water, is affected a little by wind, bulky, easy storage if you have the space, good to go as soon as you hit the water, and no drying before storage, and it is fast on the water.
I have both and have to say there are pros and cons with each, but for a beginner, like my friend, I think I would choose the inflatable canoe every time. This is why...........
When you are head on to decent sized waves and the Colorado rides up over the top of them, and then has that satisfying "slap" as it crests - if you've been in one you will know what I mean - the feeling of riding over those waves is exhilarating. In a rigid canoe you just cut through those waves and feel nothing. If I am taking someone out for the first time I really want them to feel that they have done something exciting, exerted their own power over the water, I want them to look forward to the next wave, and the next.
I don't want them to feel like a front seat passenger on a ferry.
Let me know if you have a different opinion......
Inflatable Canoe
Stable, comfortable, rides on waves, is affected greatly by wind, portable, easy storage, a pain to inflate, a bigger pain to dry before storage, and not very fast on the water
Rigid canoe
Pretty Stable, fairly comfortable, sits in the water, is affected a little by wind, bulky, easy storage if you have the space, good to go as soon as you hit the water, and no drying before storage, and it is fast on the water.
I have both and have to say there are pros and cons with each, but for a beginner, like my friend, I think I would choose the inflatable canoe every time. This is why...........
When you are head on to decent sized waves and the Colorado rides up over the top of them, and then has that satisfying "slap" as it crests - if you've been in one you will know what I mean - the feeling of riding over those waves is exhilarating. In a rigid canoe you just cut through those waves and feel nothing. If I am taking someone out for the first time I really want them to feel that they have done something exciting, exerted their own power over the water, I want them to look forward to the next wave, and the next.
I don't want them to feel like a front seat passenger on a ferry.
Let me know if you have a different opinion......
Thursday, July 19, 2012
New Sevylor Colorado Canoe
Well, well........hello gorgeous....
a new look for 2012 and the latest incarnation of the Sevylor Colorado is just, well jaw droppingly beautiful. Full review coming soon.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Sevylor Colorado KCC-305, still going strong
This magnificent boat continues to evolve and I will be looking at the 2012 model in the next few days, with a full review coming soon.
I also see a number of Colorado "clones" on the market and intend to do an in depth comparison soon.
Should be interesting..........
I also see a number of Colorado "clones" on the market and intend to do an in depth comparison soon.
Should be interesting..........
Sunday, July 15, 2012
2 Years on
The kayaking and canoeing bug stays with me and I now own a number of boats. Last week a non-swimming friend expressed an interest in spending a few hours on the water. I dug out the Colorado, which has been stored in its bag for over a year and decided to go with it. I knew it would be stable and easy to paddle so my friend would feel safe and secure.
I expected the boat to be in need of repair as I had stored it while still damp and to be honest neglected it. I inflated it with some degree of trepidation and it was perfect. The evening paddle was glorious, the feel of the waves slapping against the bow is something I have missed. With my other rigid body boats you don't get that. They slice through the water and you miss out on the sensation of being part of, and not remote from, the water.
If you are reading this and thinking of buying a Colorado my advice is to go for it. Even if you decide to purchase a rigid boat later on I am sure that once you have experienced the Colorado you will always find your way back to it. I have another friend who has expressed an interest in buying mine. I told him I would check it out on my evening trip and give him a price.
Sorry Buddy, it's not for sale.
I expected the boat to be in need of repair as I had stored it while still damp and to be honest neglected it. I inflated it with some degree of trepidation and it was perfect. The evening paddle was glorious, the feel of the waves slapping against the bow is something I have missed. With my other rigid body boats you don't get that. They slice through the water and you miss out on the sensation of being part of, and not remote from, the water.
If you are reading this and thinking of buying a Colorado my advice is to go for it. Even if you decide to purchase a rigid boat later on I am sure that once you have experienced the Colorado you will always find your way back to it. I have another friend who has expressed an interest in buying mine. I told him I would check it out on my evening trip and give him a price.
Sorry Buddy, it's not for sale.
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