1101 Bear Paw Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,591 sqft single-family home built in 2023. As a result I have been paddling the Avocet a great deal. If you need to turn on a dime pull in the skeg and turn fast. Beam 22". The conditions day one were gentle. Thoughtful deck rigging, well-placed end toggles, and dry hatches make the Avocet LV ready for full-on conditions, yet still light and easy to slide on the car for a quick escapeits better suited for a long weekend than a multi-week trip. I like the boat so well I am buying a plastic version for my son. If I could afford the Kevlar I would get one. My polyethylene Avocet and I have learned together, and I have often thanked the boat for teaching me another lesson on the waters of Lake Michigan. He told me they have come up with a better design which they are fitting into the new models. In the Avocet's case, control coming via a design that responds predictably to edging and gives a stability profile that allows even newer paddlers to exploit this. Most are well outfitted for comfort. SOUTH WALES AREA. My wife chose a fiberglass layup Avocet and I bought a kevlar layup P&H Capella. The product must be unused, with their original tags. However rockered the Nordkapp may be, 2' difference in length makes a huge difference in tracking and maneuverability. Valley Avocet sea kayak for sale, Lendman Paddle & spraydeck For Sale: Valley Avocet Plastic Red. It's sporty design (low rear deck and strong rocker) allow the paddler to quickly learn rolls, braces, and leaned turns. Excellent condition. My backband isn't great, and it's worn out, but a small cushion makes it perfectly acceptable, and even good for lounging in the shallows. Excellent condition except for the usual hull scrapes. Over recent years the Avocet has become quite the celebrity, with star performances, in the tidal-race scenes of Justines This is The Sea series of inspirational films. Best thing I ever bought. Only flaw is when paddling backwards; it tends to veer to the right when going backwards. Kind regards, Merel. 9:00am - 5:00pm (PST) The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. The regular Avocet is comparable in performance to the Romany, but with less rocker, which makes the Avocet better in a beaming wind. Phone: The cockpit fits me well. Avocet is more stable on the edge than Nordkapp HS. My only complaint on this boat is the back band. Browse All Guides Contact us If you have any questions about vacation rental real estate or working with Vacasa, please don't hesitate to contact us at realestate@vacasa.com or 888-287-3020. 1 post Page 1 of 1. ciaranclissmann Posts: 8 Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:37 am. ft. 2038 Valley Manor Dr, Missouri City, TX 77489 $250,000 MLS# 14867306 Make this charming home situated on a beautiful tree lined street, in the heart. 1+ bath. A paddler's boat -- tracks well, turns and rolls like a dream and can handle heavy froth. A upgrade to a back band is preferred to some paddlers. But I've upgraded this now my boat is a 10. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1215167. I've had my boat for four years now, and I still get compliments from people who like both the design and the granite color of my Avocet. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! I'm using Snap Dragon's "Back Band 2" product, which was easy to install. Frequently bought together + + Total price: $175.69 These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. The NDK Romany at 16' and a 20.5" beam is another good boat, but more for the mid-size paddler than a smaller one. Could probably take a full tsunami! 24 ads Home . When it sits on the ground both the bow and stern rise in the air. The round hatch is brand new, but the oval deck hatches will need replacing at some point. The end toggles were not long enough to go over the bow & stern. Thigh braces are lightly padded and lined with neoprene for grip. The only let down for me would have to be the standard seating arrangement and thigh braces. Valley Avocet LV for sale. A narrower foredeck transforms the design from fish-shaped to fairly symmetrical, which improves glide. It is also the lightest and most ridgid 16' plastic boat I've seen. Though it does yaw slightly it tracks well with out the skeg. I can see the thickness where the foot pump outlet exits on the top deck. At a recent boat show I tried the Avocet LV and fell in love with it, because of the fit. Sorry to all you "average" sized paddlers. The bow and stern toggles are bungeed down to prevent wind flap. I am 6' and close to 180lbs and could comfortably go on a short camping trip in this boat but not much more than a couple of nights. length 15'11'' width 21". Get alerts for new data: Subscribe. Do you need a roofrack to carry your Kayaks and Canoes. The products are in pristine condition with no scuffs, dirt, marks or pet hair. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. I have an Avocet RM that I bought used from a local kayak shop's end of year rental sale. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! Owners should add hatch tethers for protection on the water to avoid a lost hatch cover in wind, and plan to cartop the boat without the covers in place to avoid loss. Valley Avocet GRP Brand:Valley Code:AVOGRP13 Over recent years the Avocet has become quite the celebrity, with star performances, in the tidal-race scenes of Justine's "This is The Sea" series of inspirational films. It comes in to its own in rough water and its nice to be the one going faster in the group when it is the other way around on flat water! At 15'11" in length and a 20.5" beam it keeps up easily with 17' boats. $602,000 Last Sold Price. The Avocet is probably the best handling sixteen-foot sea kayak currently on the market, so bring on the weekend! Not as fast as the Aquanaut lv or Capella 160, but not far off. Cockpit cover included. 9:00am - 4:00pm (PST) A skeg control that, in my opinion, was even 3 inches further back than this one would likely not be as affected by the paddle stroke and yet be in a practical position. This is a very well built plastic kayak that is suited for speed, maneuverability, and rough water. Long awaited and very well regarded since it's launch the LV is in a class of its own for experienced smaller paddlers. Early on, I could get the edge of my skirt in the water and turn on a dime. Like the regular Avocet it was developed from the popular Pintail but improved to provide better tracking and more forgiveness yet retaining it's original lively handling. Although not conceived as a long-range expedition kayak, the Avocet is not limited to mere day-boat duties, it being more than capable of multi-day adventures, the hull speed again being of benefit, allowing an Avocet paddler to keep pace in any group, good seat ergonomics provide all day comfort and the predictable handling easily absorbs variations in load.The Avocet is truly a kayak to enjoy at any level of ability and one that your skills will never outgrow. It edges with ease and stability. I've been caught in some nasty weather in the Avocet and with the skeg and naturally a well tracking boat it can handle many conditions. Although there are some scratches, none are deeper than the gelcoat - I tried not to drag the kayak over sand or pebbles! I'm male, 5'9", 150. I miss the ocean cockpit of the Nordkapp but not the getting in and out of it part :) Thigh braces are not as fool-proof but I have not gotten to installing the extra padding--have not found the need for it yet. I purchased this boat second hand from Savannah Canoe and Kayak in Savannah, GA. First, let me say that Nigel and Kristen are the people you want to buy any paddlecraft from, awesome shop with a good energy. 16' Valley Avocet Sea Kayak For Sale was created by Bob Jung. Valley Canoe Products is a top notch company and provides support for their line of legendary sea kayaks. One of the first. Great kayak that handles very well. Can't complain about the back band--it's small and could be much improved but for my paddling style it more than meets the requirements. We may be able to deliver for a fee depending on location, i.e. 3 beds, 3 baths house located at 9925 Avocet St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 sold for $403,639 on Sep 24, 2021. Total Baths. 1 Replies 739 Views Last post by Stevefa Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:12 pm; Original hard plastic seat was replaced with foam seat and hip pads. The 8276 sq ft. home was built in 2012 and has 4 bedrooms and has 3 bathrooms. 3 Replies 886 Views Last post by lwebb Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:54 pm; Wanted - Rockpool Menai 18. by Stevefa Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:24 am. The Magellen was way to big and heavy for my taste. If a simple garage in Palo Alto, California, can claim to be the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Occasional seasonal use. The Valley Avocet LV is a dynamic, fluid piece of functional art. Bought a used, rotomolded Avocet in a nice granite color. These kayaks performed great in all conditions, including 4' swells & 20 knot winds. It's the only hatch which doesn't incorporate a tether point: there's plenty of upper rim to drill through to attach a tether, though the rubber tends to close up after the drill has been extracted. My boat has a skeg, which I've only found cause to use once, heading upstream and into a strong wind. W: 20.5 in $4,366/mo Get pre-approved 5 Beds 3 3,389 Sq Ft About This Home Perfect home sitting on a large lot in the City of Jurupa Valley. The Capella has some production issues so it is being replaced by the manufacturer which is another story(with a happy ending). Has to be light for solo transporting. The Avocet is truly a kayak to enjoy at any level of ability and one that your skills will never outgrow. This townhouse was built in 1995 and last sold on for. Skeg works wellNew hatch covers - $225 included (the old ones disappeared)3 sealed compartments for storage of all the gear that you need for expeditionsdeck lines are in good conditionVery respo Good condition, smallest circular compartment cover needs replacing. outstanding choice for smaller paddler "a dancer", maneuverable, steady, slender. We also offer nationwide delivery. Post The Avocet has a lineage in the Pintail, which I also considered. The Avocet benefits also from adding a small amount of minicell on the hip pad area, and one could consider removing the seat pad and replacing it with customized minicell; I plan to do this for the ultimate fit. ft. house located at 61 Avocet Ct, Longmont, CO 80501 sold for $545,000 on Feb 22, 2022. The model I have is Ultra Carbon. This boat really shines in rough water, and it always feels stable. It is really maneuverable in rock gardens and caves able to pull off tight moves and quick turns that are needed in surging water around the rocks. Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you it often never even hits the stock room shelves! Some scratches to hull and gelcoat. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice. It's a joy to paddle and only weights about 47 lbs so as a woman and small paddler, it's perfect for me. It tracks and edges well, it rolls easily (when you want it to), and it handles rough water and wind well. $223.62. 6 years old - but little used (has been in storage indoors for past 3 years and rarely used before that & was stored carefully). It's thick! I should add a comment about speed in particular as there is likely a kayaker out there considering an Avocet for its size and fit, but wondering if they can keep up with the Joness in their paddling group. Afterward the customer wanted to sell his Necky boat with rudder he had purchased only two months before because he felt he had outgrown it. I've been camping in the Avocet as well and it has plenty of space for an extensive camping trip and hatches that I will guarantee will keep your gear dry even if you decide to do some rolls and go play in the surf. I have been paddling the Valley Avocet for about a month and a half; been paddling for 5 years. Once returned, the item will be refunded in full. Only minor complaints: to some other similar fiberglass kayaks this feels heavy, and in any slight seas it doesn't track well without the skeg. $1,587. One note of caution:It fits 95-to-140-pound paddlers best. 56cmWeight: 53lbs. MLS# 3301223. The build quality is excellent. I liked the plastic Avocet so much that i sold it and bought a composite one. The keyhole cockpit was easy to enter and exit, though it took some well-placed aftermarket foam to complete the outfitting. Beam 22". It was well balanced in the wind, especially with the retractable skeg deployed. Quality three-ply roto-molded construction. Like a fine European auto maker, VCP is always vying for the next tweak to even better establish their name as the penultimate brand in sea kayaking. A compromise as any other boat, but a great compromise for me. Plastic is as good as any other boat I've paddled. CLOSED, Memorial Day: Click this link to see our used kayak sale page. The backband isn't great, but I haven't found the need to replace it yet. Must be nimble. It is suitable for the small/average paddler 46-82kg (7st 3lb -13st). Occaisionally on flatwater I drop the skeg if the winds kick up but don't really need it most of the time. wonderful - handles rough water very well and maneuvers very well. It tracks so well and is so responsive. Kind of on the big side for a small paddler but not big enough for a big kayak. It's great in the surf and on rivers as well. Proper rotation and blade entry/exit make a big difference as your wife understands if she is worried about rotation. Valley Avocet (plastic) for sale, $600. We also offer nationwide delivery. I watched a customer at the store learn how to roll an Avocet during a course given by a guide. An amazingly versatile kayak, popular with paddlers who appreciate it smaller dimensions but also the weapon of choice for those who enjoy tidal races and surf were its predictability and size are also benefits. 4 Beds. HARDLY EVER USED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT (PADDLER NOT BOAT!) We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, BIG PERFORMANCE, SMALL PACKAGE For more information please read our. I have recently complimented the Avocet with a faster composite kayak for long distance paddling and crossings which isn't the Avocets strongest point however I have kept it as my day to day paddling and playing boat and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting a fun kayak that you can have total confidence in. It has great speed for a poly kayak; very maneuverable. While paddling off the Isle au Haut in Maine, my skeg cable got kinked when I got caught up on some seaweed while trying to land. Avocet homes for sale range in square footage around 2,500 square feet and in price at approximately $500,000. She has been easy to handle in waters of all severities, and even my kids have handled waves of 5-6 feet. The backband is easily and cheaply changed though, and the fittings to attach it are easy and accessible, so I've not allowed that small detail to affect my evaluation of the boat. In the Avocets case, control coming via a design that responds predictably to edging and gives a stability profile that allows even newer paddlers to exploit this. MLS 6571401. I began looking for a touring kayak to upgrade to from my recreational kayak (Keowee II). ft. townhouse is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. View property details, floor plans, photos & amenities. In the case of the Avocet, I am at the top of the fit bell curve and the fit is tight enough. 118 Favourites. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. The seat and back band are minimal, but I feel comfortable and my back is supported, so I don't miss the more elaborate seat. The property was last sold on 09/30/20 at $235,000. This is the first kayak I've been able to roll effortlessly and comes up every single time. It's my first boat without a rudder, it handles like a dream, it's an ideal boat for intermediate paddlers, rock gardening. WCP Buy & Sell FOR SALE: Valley Avocet composite $2300/obo rmclennan May 8, 2017 R rmclennan New Member Joined Apr 28, 2017 Messages 1 May 8, 2017 #1 This is a hard post to write -- I hate to part with this boat. Cash Reward $2,100 Get a $2,100 cash. After a couple of years of testing boats and reading reviews my wife and I took the plunge and purchased two kayaks. Stiff winds don't seem to bother the boat even in current. Fast enough for casual paddling. Although not conceived as a long-range expedition kayak, the Avocet is not limited to mere day-boat duties, it being more than capable of multi-day adventures, the hull speed again being of benefit, allowing an Avocet paddler to keep pace in any group, good seat ergonomics provide all day comfort and the predictable handling easily absorbs variations in load. It was great that GOP puts on a demo to compare boats. For sale: valley Gemini st (blue) by Murphydog1 Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:44 am. The Avocet has less rocker than the Pinny, and the slightly longer waterline makes it a tad faster, yet not nearly as fast as the Nordkapp RM, which I also own. The stock thigh pads are adjustable, yet more than one paddler I know has removed them completely on Valley boats, finding them useless. The other 10" Bow hatch cover is for roto-molded (RM) polyethylene (PE) kayaks where the hatch rim is just molded into the shape of the deck not a separate piece. The property sits on a lot size of 0.16 acres over 1 stories. 640cc Registion in hand. Additional Information About 7920 Oak Estate St # 538, Raleigh, NC 27617 Apartments. The boat rolls incredibly well done n all conditions. (They haven't been put on yet, so they haven't been exposed to the weather). This is a very maneuverable boat & edges easily. Hatches are watertight. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. This British-hulled boatlow-profile, high foredeckhas great secondary stability, which will build confidence in beginners learning to tour. There is a hatch cover and spray skirt. Click this link for details on new our kayaks. This leaves out all the other kayaks that are 50lbs plus including other Valleys, NDKs, P&Hs and the sexy Tideraces. The 1,177 sq. I've had my VCP Avocet RM since November, 2002. It has attractive lines and has been carefully looked after. Hi, I am selling my valley avocet LV fibreglass kayak. 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