J.P Meyenberg from USA

J.P Meyenberg from USA

What Shrike model did you choose? Shrike-R Kit from Clear Stream Kit. This is my first attempt at woodworking. What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? Raised Masik height to 9.5″ and made cockpit 1 inch longer....
Ludo from France

Ludo from France

j’ai construit un Shrike cet hiver dans mon garage et aujourd’hui test sur eau plate au fond de la rade de Brest, vers le cimetière a bateau de Landevennec (au cas ou il coule c’est plus pratique d’être direct sur place :)) Le mien pèse 25 Kgs....
Damian Walker from UK

Damian Walker from UK

Which Vember model did you choose? This is the prototype Vember Expedition, with the forms spaced at 330 mm. What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? None What is the weight of the finished kayak? The finished weight is 37...
Mike Holgate from UK

Mike Holgate from UK

What Shrike model did you choose? I decided to go for a Shrike with a keyhole cockpit, but with topsides reduced by 40mm. As a 90kg paddler I wanted this kayak to be a good roller and also a good day boat. 40mm reduction has turned out to be ideal – phew! What...
Jon Evans from UK

Jon Evans from UK

A 1/6th scale model Shrike Too: I took a set of your plans and draughted them out at 16.67% of full size, then cut out some bits of 1/16th inch ply, stitched and glued a hull, tacked on a 1/64th inch ply deck, and applied paint and varnish. Easier said than done, but...