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Message started by mastertangler on Aug 25th, 2011 at 1:53pm

Title: Re: Swift Raven
Post by mastertangler on Aug 25th, 2011 at 5:07pm
The Supernova is an interesting boat as well. I know little about canoe design but I am under the impression that the Nova would be a bit more nimble in the frothy stuff and the Raven would track a bit better on flat water.

I think I have eliminated the Bell solo river boats as being a bit small and being more dedicated to white water.

I dunno. This sitting around post op recovery is not good for me. To much time to dream. This is still a few years out. But I need skills (of which I have very little) which means I need WW lessons. Of course I would prefer to have those lessons in a boat I intend on using.

I wonder how the Expedition would do in WW. A decked boat with a kevlar-S glass layup. Supposed to be plenty strong. Get it pinned though and it might be tough to get out as opposed to a Royalex boat that has some flex. Or it just might get a nice big fat hole in it. I guess a guy could bring plenty of rope and pulleys and a repair kit.
It doesn't look especially nimble though. I guess I'll find out soon enough.
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Still thinking the Raven might be the ticket.
   

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