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07-05-2012
Submitted by: Kaszub - Rating: 6 of 10
     This was one of only few kayaks I considered to buy for solo paddling. Weight for 12 footer was putting it on top of my list. Unfortunately this kayak has very low back support. I can't see myself sitting in this kayak and not being able to take some rest.

03-26-2012
Submitted by: PLieber - Rating: 6 of 10
     I owned a Pungo 120 and thought I would move up to a lighter craft. So I bought the Sandpiper. Frankly I can't tell much difference between the two. Certainly it's not worth the $300 more. Am looking to sell the Sandpiper and moving up to a longer (16 - 17 ft) boat.

08-19-2011
Submitted by: JSW - Rating: 9 of 10
     I just got a 2011 Sandpiper after paddling 6 or 7 similar boats. What I love:
The carbonlite 2000 material is top of the line and does not flex at all that I can tell.
The boat is only 38lbs. I can lift it easily and carry it by myself (40-something female).
The cockpit is long and wide.
The boat is smooth in the water and tracks well with decent speed for such a wide boat.
This boat is stable!
I live in Oregon and the boat was made by a family-run company right up in WA. I like buying local when all things are equal.
Dual bulkheads on these later model Sandpipers - if you flip it (I can't see how you would unless you took it into the sea) you can get it back up easy enough.

What I don't like:
no storage on deck - no bungees or anything (but the cockpit is huge).
A little more money than similar boats... That's really it.

I give this boat a 9.5 really. It is pretty close to perfect. I wish they made it in a 14ft length and had deck storage but no boat has everything I guess.

03-03-2005
Submitted by: henryd - Rating: 10 of 10
     My Sandpiper is the BEST! I can load it, launch it and enjoy it alone or with a group. It is very maneuverable, comfortable, tracks beautifully. I have been paddling with very bad knees and never had a problem getting in or out (most times w/ a little help from friends. I now have 2 new knees and am anxiously awaiting "Ice Out" in NH so I can be one with my Sandpiper!

03-01-2005
Submitted by: ShawnaM - Rating: 10 of 10
     The Sandpiper is a great little boat. Lightweight, roomy, and beautiful to look at as well as paddle. Very stable. I even take my granddaughter out with me. If she doesn't go, my dog does. Lots of room.

07-12-2004
Submitted by: Terry - Rating: 10 of 10
     Into our third season with our Sandpipers. Both my wife and I are delighted with these well-designed, nimble kayaks. We were initially attracted by the light weight(38#), large cockpit, excellent lines and spiffy finish. We paddle regularly with a group using mostly high end touring kayaks, and we have no trouble keeping up with the pack--and we can outmaneuver them any time we poke into narrow estuaries and rivers.

I'd suggest the Sandpiper to anyone looking for a highly stable, easily paddled and carried boat. Although we do alot of loon watching, photography, and poking around shores and islands, we've been in two foot chops on large lakes. In those circumstances, an Eddyline skirt (about $70) is a very good idea. One shortcoming which can be remedied: Our boats came with no bulkheads or watertight compartments. When capsized in a self-rescue drill, they became submarines and couldn't be pumped dry enough to permit re-entry after capsizing. Fortunately, we found adding four bags in a split configuration (available from NRS) completely remedied this problem. The bags are unobtrusive and add no weight.

07-09-2004
Submitted by: Joe C - Rating: 10 of 10
     The Eddyline Sandpiper is an underrated kayak...I use this 12 footer mostly in bays, off the coast of Maine...tracks well, manuevers easily...absolutely love this kayak...No complaints whatsoever...if anyone has a problem with cupholders and no rigging...I suggest they go horseback riding...!

06-24-2003
Submitted by: kenfrazee - Rating: 9 of 10
     Purchased the Sandpiper this spring. Great looking kayak with fine lines and low profile in the water. Enjoy the open cockpit and light weight of the kayak. Probably the most attractive kayak on the market for its size and style. On ponds and streams it has tracked well. Fast enough for a kayak of this width. Have yet to take on waves or whitewater. The limits of this kayak would be in med. chop or anything over class 2. Don't reccomend using this kayak to bounce off rocks in a low stream but it can go over some shallow spots. Price is high but the quality is clear to see.

12-27-2001
Submitted by: --- - Rating: 8 of 10
     The Sandpiper is a delightful recreational boat. (My other kayak is a Dagger Baja.) I spend much time on flat slow moving east Texas creeks/rivers. The Sandpiper is ideal for maneuvering in and around the plentiful cypress coves found in this part of the state. The Sandpiper tracks well and cruises nicely for its length. We call it the "party barge" -because of its excellent stability. Also nice for fishing. The sizable cockpit - makes a spray skirt necessary in winter (paddle dripping). Also difficult to edge without the aid of a 2 X 4 across your lap :) I agree with the previous reviewer re: the cupholder. I too, find it a bit unusual.

02-08-2001
Submitted by: TD - Rating: 8 of 10
     This is a great kayak with a few flaws. No deck rigging, no hatches, and not cheap at about $950.00. It is a beautiful boat, lightweight (35lbs) and very fast and manuverable. The worst problem believe it or not was the cup holder(I understand it has been modified in the 2001 model) it felt like someone pushing their foot into my crotch...ouch! Bad design. Without that, I probably wouldn't have bought my Pungo, but all is well as they say.

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