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Recently switched to a Nomad 8.5 from an Eskimo Salto New

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Nomad 8.5 at 170lbs... MaseSF New
Date: Apr 02 2008, 14:44 GMT
From: ProNukePaddler

I loved the Salto, but being at 185 and 5'-11" , by the time I added all of my creeking gear in the back, I was at the edge of the weight limit for that boat and I could sense a little bit of performance degredation. Corey Volt of team dagger encouraged me to try a Nomad, and I loved it! Performs extremely well for me even with all of the gear in the back. The biggest thing I noticed was how easy it was to raise the bow with a simple forward stroke. (read, extremely easy to boof). I would say the increased performance of switching to the Nomad bumped me up 1/2 of a class in confidence alone.

For what it's worth.

Scott

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