slim white wrote: Any of the kayaks that you mention are absolutely no quicker than the Tahe wind 585
The Australian importer of the Tahe range (including the 585) is also is well acquainted with the other 2 boats mentioned and frequently lurks about this forum (and paddles Epic skis). His comments may be helpful/instructive here, but would probably be boring to most other readers as this is after all a ski forum.
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Owen, Slim White is very passionate about his Tahe 585, he is 76, he is getting out there, if he finds it faster, good on him. I would leave it at that. Others might find otherwise.