I have posted before on my search for a New seakayak - got to try numerous boats which i enjoyed

Need some opinion on a Necky Looksha V - no independent reviews on forum.

Anyone with experience of this boat?

thanks in advance

dónal


Relevant details for previous posting

i am 6'2''/180cm? The races are for the joy of finishing mainly with a hint of competitiveness thrown in!
3/4 big races per season over 15 to 20 miles sea kayaking ignoring whitewater.

I try to paddle 3 times a week but this drops off considerably during the winter. I have never done the touring bit but have the idea of getting out on longer trips in the future - some follow "Vet" local paddlers are on for the challenge. Overall I would be on the river far more than on the sea although I would like to change this. Both are very accessable to me so I hasve no excuse!

Regarding stability, I am interested in open water and therefore would be interested in overall stability rather than just initial stability - the boat i used most from the club is the dagger cortez which would have a narrow enough width and a fairly rounded hull - at least from my limited experience.

:side:I would feel that I am an "improver"/intermediate in the sea kayaking learning curve cycle, if there is such a thing, and quite content to be enjoying being on the water with limited ambitions other than that.

any commenys on the looksha V please?

No idea, but I found this if it's useful to you:
outside.away.com/outside/gear/gear.tcl?g...2783&action=showgear

and:
www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1776


I had a Necky Blunt once (a whitewater kayak of theirs) and the quality was excellent. No complaints. They don't, however, make WW boats anymore. Sorry I can't be of more help. I have yet to buy a sea kayak but will one day Good luck, I hope there is someone here more useful than me to give you advice