A better question: What boat do you paddle 90% of the time

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I guess I like to mix it up as well. Obviously, it makes a big difference if you are paddling flat water as opposed to whitewater.

This weekend I am going to paddle an Ocoee. Last time I paddled before that it was a Wenonah WWC1. Before that a Dagger Prophet. Before that a Dagger Caption. Before that a Mohawk Viper 11.
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Bell Ocoee

The other 10% is spent in my Savage Superfly.
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This year it has been the Wenonah Advantage, as I've done far more flatwater (with family) than whitewater.

I do try and get each of the boats in the collection wet at least once a year. That's a lot more difficult than it used to be!

This Sith used to be my go-to boat, and if I could own only one that would still be it.

BUT I'm really liking the Amoeba.
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Atom C1 almost all the time.

Vajda Magma 410 C2 when I can get a competent partner to paddle

Viper C1 when I want a real challenge and envy from kayakers, there's nothing like river ballet

Berry C2 if I want to camp

I also paddle our Oldtown OC2 with friends and family

So there it is.
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Sir Adam wrote:This year it has been the Wenonah Advantage, as I've done far more flatwater (with family) than whitewater.

I do try and get each of the boats in the collection wet at least once a year. That's a lot more difficult than it used to be!

This Sith used to be my go-to boat, and if I could own only one that would still be it.

BUT I'm really liking the Amoeba.
The Advantage is a lovely boat.
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pblanc wrote:
Sir Adam wrote:This year it has been the Wenonah Advantage, as I've done far more flatwater (with family) than whitewater.
The Advantage is a lovely boat.
crap... say it isn't so... I'm waiting for a call back on an affordable Tuf-Weave one I'm considering buying as you read this.

I've loved the lines on that boat since well before I discovered whitewater... and if someone wants to just give me $2K I'll head to Texas to pick up a graphite one this weekend.

:D

tell me more... tell me I'm not wasting my time or limited resources on one... tell me more about why you love or hate it... in a pm if necessary as not to jack this thread by talking about a flatwater boat.
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o co e
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up until this summer its been the Savage Skeeter .... this summer it was the Blackfly Blackfly .... this winter dont know but the Skeeter will always be a go to boat
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Sith.

Unless it's a good level for cquirting, then it's the Woodie.

Or the rapids are washed out & I want to attain, then it's the Vadja Nova.
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Pretty much split between BlackFly BlackFly and the Stinkeye :)
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What if you only have one boat?

At this point it is my stinkeye if solo or my novacraft prospector if I am transporting my 3 year old (she wants her own boat). Not hard choices when you only have the two but a nice pair if limited to only two.
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Re: A better question: What boat do you paddle 90% of the ti

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RUMBA
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Pyranha Spanish Fly - Never had a boat last so long,

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    Nice fuzzy bunny Phil!

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    Prelude. Can't get enough of that boat.

    However, when the Option arrives, it will probably be about 60/40 between Option and Prelude. Prelude on easier stuff, Option for stepping up to the plate.
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