Solus wrote on Jul 3^rd, 2015 at 5:13pm:

In my experience the "extra" toughness of Souris River boats is more marketing than any real world difference. Composites of all sorts are tough and easy to repair. Regardless of who makes the boat they all possess nearly the same resistance to abrasion when confronted with rock.

I agree. Everybody's working with the same materials. The builder could have it flex more so it won't gouge so easy. But you'll have an oil canning boat and not as much fun to paddle.