I WTB a used OC1 at Canoecopia

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I'm still searching for my 1st used OC1. Anyone going to canoecopia in Madison Wisconsin that would like to rid themselves of a used MR Outrage, Ocoee, Viper 11, L'Edge, Prelude, etc?? Any of those boats that sound good on paper Getting a forgiving boat for a beginner sounds nice, but climbing up a steep learning curve for a pot of gold doesn't sound all that bad either.

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ps.. I found a fully outfitted Probe 11 in good condition for 600. Anybody care to offer an opinion on that boat?

[Bob Wiggins]

ps.. I found a fully outfitted Probe 11 in good condition for 600. Anybody care to offer an opinion on that boat?

great boat. not too easy, but not too frustrating. great deal. get it.
happy probe 11 user out.

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Thanks for the vote Bob. I don't see as much people talking about the virtues of this boat as I do the others. I think I might get to try a probe this weekend in a pool, which will help with making a decision.

[Bob Wiggins]

the reason you dont see many people talking about it is it is an older style boat. it's still a great boat, it just isn't radical and new. it's stable, fast, and fairly maneuverable. it's fairly easy to paddle, so you won't get frustrated very much (i paddled one when i was 7 and still have it) but you won't grow out of it. i have a friend who ran linville in one.