I checked out the links...I dont care much for the fire series for flat water, that's just me, and I own one-freestyle yes. The old creekrunner is approaching its twenty year birthday, love it more everday-patch and all. When I want to turn and the stoke just is not enough it gets the heel and a wet rail in combination with a good brace and the firing of my core muscles; on a dime.

Bow flare and height are a compromise to be sure. I have only taken wave water one time and that was in 3 footers and with a heavy load, and the water was token at best-the wind was not.

I still have not found a double blade that I am willing to haul or use and still prefer the bend and straight shaft chunks of wood.

I also watched a good friend get into and out of his new Voyager last fall...I prefer my feet under the seat, and not the tractor type. But that is what I am use to...U know.

Test drive/paddle

IMHO ;)