An Old Photo of the First W Kayak Prototype

7 Responses to An Old Photo of the First W Kayak Prototype

1. Mike H says:

   December 18, 2008 at

   That’s interesting! The W kayak is much roomier than this thing… Did you mold it from fiberglass?
   Mike
2. Pete says:

   December 18, 2008 at

   That’s funny – looks like the paddle is kinda “experimental” too
   Pete
3. admin says:

   December 18, 2008 at

   I made this prototype from wood, plywood and Styrofoam. The spray deflector was a thin foam mattress cut in the required dimensions, and everything was painted with latex paint.
   I couldn’t find long enough paddles for stand up paddling, so I had to make one from a telescopic handle for something (painting?) that I bought a Home Depot, and blades I made from plywood.
   Yoav
4. Jeff McGovern says:

   December 19, 2008 at

   Hey Yoav,
   Had to comment on this. That picture is priceless and belongs displayed in the front lobby of Wavewalk Central.
5. admin says:

   December 19, 2008 at

   
   As a matter of fact it’s in the kitchen – attached with a magnet to the refrigerator’s door…
   Yoav
6. jeremy says:

   December 19, 2008 at

   Hi Yoav:
   Just a note on paddles. Have ordered a telescoping paddle/boathook from Cabelas. One end is a paddle with a slit for a handhold. The other end is a boathook. It extends to 72 inches. Havn’t received it yet but that’s just about exactly what I estimate my standard 5 foot long canoe paddle lacks for paddling standing. At 29 bucks it sure beats ordering one of the $250.00 dollar and up paddle surfing models I see on the web. Plus, if it doesn’t work I’ll just use it as a boat hook on my sailboat.
7. admin says:

   December 19, 2008 at

   Hi Jeremy,

   $29 isn’t that much – sounds like it may be worth a try.

   We offer a set of 2 and 3 piece SUP paddles too: http://wavewalk.com/Standup_SUP_Paddles.html

   Yoav