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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/otdr-Watersports-Paddling-Boats-All Recent content written about Canoes & Kayaks en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488386760324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author setrent - I bought a Wind Dancer direct from Eddyline in 1994, and have been happy with the factory support.  I chose the "expedition layup" which made the boat heavier (about 65#), but supposedly more durable.  I have been on several extended trips to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488386760324 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:45:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488386760324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413020032644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jbmort - My wife and I are combined about 340-360 lbs Used this boat this year late summer, it flexed inward (did not sink) and would not hold its shape (thereby not move well in water). In September I contacted Mfg for warranty, which they granted quickly. 4... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413020032644 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 21:23:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413020032644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406319238788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrbuddy - I bought 2 of these 5 years ago and have had a ball with them. The seat is uncomfortable after a long time (3-4 hours), but not unbearably so. I've done white water with the spray skirt and it handles some pretty rough water. It is extremely tough... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406319238788 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:21:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406319238788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403778145924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tezzie - We got this canoe a couple of years ago to take fishing on some small alpine lakes near us and found it to be a great purchase. It's not too big or heavy for two people and some fishing gear. It's also very stable if a wind comes up. Great canoe at a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403778145924 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:53:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403778145924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403538284164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shopaholic_man - I live near a lake, but despite learning to swim, paddle, row and sail, I've never owned a boat. I've never really wanted to own a big boat, but always wanted something small, just to go out on the water, and explore all the inlets and the brooks on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403538284164 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:10:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403538284164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401224339076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xband - I was looking for a solo canoe capable of tripping but light enough to cartop and portage easily. I narrowed my search to the Bell Magic and the Wenonah Prism, and purchased the 16'6" Prism in March of 2007. The boat weighs about 45 pounds with the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401224339076 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:42:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401224339076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400254733956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jpl62 - If you are new to kayaking and especially if you are new to whitewater rafting, this is a great beginners boat. I use this boat to surf in the ocean and my nieces love it. A word of caution though. Do not let anyone sit on it while its inflated on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400254733956 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 20:48:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400254733956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399784447620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jtmoore - The 16' Egret, available in Kevlar and Kevlar/fiberglass layups, is a highly competent, beautifully built watercraft for solo or tandem paddling whether you're a novice or are experienced. The Kevlar/fiberglass version weighs in at a mere 49 lbs. All... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399784447620 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:54:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399784447620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_388101541508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fmilder - I have been eager to find an easy way that I might be able to go kayaking on weekends. I didn't want to fit my car with a carrier, and, in any event, I didn't think that I'd have a second person to help me get a boat on and off the car. So, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~388101541508 Sun, 8 Jul 2007 19:43:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_388101541508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_378024267396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bettega - What better way to get away from all the tensions of life, spend quality time with those you love, get lots of good excercise and explore exotic destinations than paddlesports? Provided one has a minimum of physical fitness, the ability to swim and some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~378024267396 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:33:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_378024267396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372936642180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Backpacker - I grew up canoing at camp and, as a counselor, instructed campers on the proper paddling techniques, vernacular and etiquette to canoing. As a 30th birthday present to myself, I decided it was time to own my own canoe and begin building my fleet. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372936642180 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:50:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372936642180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_371733859972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author AliventiAsylum - We are fortunate in that we live in a development that has five beaches. One of the beaches is about a mile and a half from my house which my kids now consider to be &#147walking distance&#148. These are the same kids that used to complain when I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~371733859972 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:13:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_371733859972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_369811361412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kayak77 - This is my first kayak. Short of spending over $2000, I had a hard time finding a kayak I could sit in comfortably. I'm 6'4" and 215 lbs. I'm very comfortable in this boat. It has great stability. Though its only a day touring boat, it has room for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~369811361412 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 14:27:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_369811361412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_339428019844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dixiechic - i bought 2 otter 5 years ago. i have loved taking them out. you can go for the white water or just a nice slow ride. it's wider so you can do more things in it. like fish. i have been very happy with mine. i have already got my moneys worth. but i will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~339428019844 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:12:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_339428019844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_331334782596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shawchifan - I love this kayak! It is comfortable, easy to maneuver, and quick when you need it to be. I've found it to cut through waves like a hot knife through butter. I also love the storage capacity. This is a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~331334782596 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:11:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_331334782596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_328663469700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jps246 - Looking for a general purpose kayak that can handle flat water, slow rivers and a bit of easy whitewater and that&#146s a step above a simple entry-level boat? Consider taking a look at Wilderness Systems&#146 Pamlico 100. This kayak offers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~328663469700 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:51:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_328663469700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_319753916036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author deepwateratl - I have owned my Guide 147 for 3 years now and have used it extensively throughout the southeast, so I feel that this review is a fair representation of the boat. It is a heavier boat. I am 5'11", 180lbs and I have no issues with top loading the boat,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~319753916036 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:44:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_319753916036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318844604036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rreidnauer - I saved my money to get a Discovery 158 when I was 16. (now 35) It was a great canoe. (I say "was" because I foolishly sold it to buy a powerboat three years later) Unlike aluminum or fiberglass, the hull rode over most rocks with little fuss. It was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318844604036 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:27:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318844604036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_302232473220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chewk2 - What a machine for slow-medium river floating and fishing!! Wide, stable and reliable, cool cane seats. one man easy maneuvering-a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~302232473220 Sat, 6 Jan 2007 02:29:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_302232473220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_286943579780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hof1991 - The Swifty is a great little recreation kayak. This is not faint praise, but an accurate description. It is what the Swifty was designed to be and they did a magnificent job. If you want a well built, light kayak, easy to transport and store, for use by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~286943579780 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 13:23:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_286943579780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284951023236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author goingstrong - No longer made but can still be found because you can't destroy them. Royalex (like a football helmet) that was stiff enough to cruise nicely and flexible enough to wrap around a rock and then pop it off with minimal damage. I was a dealer for them 30... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284951023236 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:22:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284951023236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_282390007428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arks - I've had this one for about 2 years now. At 15' it's pretty big for a Sit-On-Top. This is one VERY sturdy boat. Paddling around rock gardens and shallows won't faze this boat. I've never taken it into the surf zone, but it's certainly capable. With it's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~282390007428 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:12:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_282390007428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_277390200452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author arks1 - Bought it used and have now had this kayak for 4 years. It was my first touring boat and is still my "go-to" boat for most paddling excursions. This is a very good model for the novice because it has excellent initial stability. Secondary stability is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~277390200452 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:37:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_277390200452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_270265781892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author laffingravy - I received the Caravelle K85 four man inflatable boat as a gift. Being an avid fisherman, I considered it a heartfelt gift. I have not been disappointed. While the particular model I have is a 9 foot, 4 man raft, I must say that 4 adults of my size... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~270265781892 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:44:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_270265781892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_264883113604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author co_skigrl - I was a licensed kayak guide in Maine for 3 years, and when it comes to plastic, the seayak is my boat of choice. The Seayak responds at the drop of a dime, but it's also forgiving. Consequently, it suits skill levels from intermediate to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~264883113604 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:29:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_264883113604?linkin_id=8003929