Peter’s Paddling Blog

Tuesday evening I posted a classified on the kayak federation’s board, looking for a Vajda Supersonic 01 size L in marathon layup(<8kg).
Less than 24 hours later, I got my Supersonic at close to half the price of a new one. Oh the joy!

While I’m used to the club’s Supersonic kayaks, today’s training on a completely flat lake was great.

Supersonic 01 at 7.5kg with Kevlar hull and carbon ends.

Former owner was on the US race team.

The pump is removed until I settle on a position for the seat and footrest.

With the Supersonic in my quiver, the Shadow will not find much use before summer as an ocean boat. At any rate I’m not going to sell it. I’m not really good at parting with my kayaks.

Speaking of the Shadow I did get around to install a pull bar on the Shadow’s footrest. Really it was plug and play. I bet Elio and Nelo use the same manufacture for their accessories. I’m ordering a pull bar for the Supersonic now.

Footrest equipped with pull bar.

Footrest installed inside the Elio Shadow/Dolphin/Golfinho