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Looking for a new solo boat....I'm 6'4" tall, weigh 210 lbs, usually carry 10-15 lbs gear, am an intermediate paddler. Looking for a good down river runner, like to catch all eddies, surf waves on the way down. Prefer something stable, predictable, dry and relatively fast....had a Prodigy X, and really enjoyed it, now have an Outrage X and don't really care for it. Can't seem to find too much suitable. Willing to look at new, used, older etc....any advice what boat to consider?? Thanks!

BLACKFLY OCTANE 91! -M-

Brett- if you get an Octane 91, and don't love it, I'll drive to Canada and pick it up and pay you what you paid for it! No Sh**!-M-

Really?

Again, No Sh**!-M-

Well, you better start saving for gas, as I live in the Yukon....so, neat looking boat...virtually unheard of here. Can you tell me, firstly, it's obviously heavy for the short length...is it a total pig if trying to do a long day, or paddle out etc...are they for sale anywhere in Canada, is the material tough? Thanks!

Look into it . I'm serious, though. Call it the "magicmike guarantee"-M-

Brett - I'm so confident that you will love it, that I'm totally serious. I need a new Octane 91, and definitely need an excuse to get back to Alaska. So , no matter what it's a win- win for me.-M-

So, how do I get one here? Seriously.

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Sent them a message. You should just put it on your car and drive up....

I would be interested in hearing what is so great about the Octane 91.

Mentioned it to a couple locals....said way to blunt and pig like for anything but our most downhill rivers here...still looking...anyone paddle an Esquif Raven?

You stated you were looking for "relatively fast". Well then, any canoe from Millbrook Boats is your obvious only choice, that's provided you want composite.

Which model do you suggest and how much abuse does the composite hold up to? Thanks!