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The XL15 will be the better whitewater boat. The Appalachian or Rogue will be better all round boats. If you think you'd use the boat on flat water or river tripping, the new trail they're putting in the the French Broad for example, the Appalachian or Roque would be better choices. Our old canoes, ...

If your long term goal is getting your kid boating, I think the IK is your best bet. You'll be able to immediately run rivers like the Tuck and Nantahala with a reasonable expection that you'll remain upright and not scare your kid out of boating. If he gets the hang of it, maybe he could bring a bu...

I'm really just trying to get a general idea of what everyone is using and a ball park on how long a charge last. My experience with lipo batteries comes from playing with RC cars. Here's the battery I was looking at, but it looks like it may be over kill based on what you guys are using. http://www...

For those of you using Lipo batteries with your bilge pump. What is the mah capacity of your battery? How long does it last or do you just recharge after every trip?. Are you using a pack with a built in circuit board to prevent over discharge or are you using a standard battery pack like you'd use ...

Blow molding produces a more consistant product and uses a tougher plastic, but the drawbacks are it's much, much more expensive to produce the molds. I'd also assume the investment in the machine is much higher as well. You can't control the thickness of the boat. As I understand it a tube of molte...

You mentioned, he may decide it's too much work and can go back to his kayak What kayak is he paddling? He's currently paddling a Pyranha Rev and spliting time in a Jackson Sidekick with his sister. I've thought about converting the Rev but I'm afraid he'll have trouble becauese he tends to be lazy...

He is right at 90lbs. If it matters he's 5ft with a size 9 foot.

Looking for suggestions on a good older boat to convert to a C1. My 11 y/o son has decided he wants to try paddling a C1 or canoe. I'd rather not sink too much money into this to start, since he may decide it's too much work and can go back to his kayak. Looks like there are plently of possibilities...

Have you tried taking ibuprofen regularly for a few days? Taking something to reduce inflamation will often work and allow the body to begin healing itself.