Canoe Length Poll
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Canoe Length Poll
The rebirth thread connects the unpopularity spec boats to looks, see http://cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php? ... sc&start=0.
I never owned a spec boat do to their short length. For a boat to feel like a canoe it needs to be more than 9’ long, otherwise I choose to paddle a kayak or C-1.
I never owned a spec boat do to their short length. For a boat to feel like a canoe it needs to be more than 9’ long, otherwise I choose to paddle a kayak or C-1.
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For me, 9' is about the right length, it's not long enough to get in the way on tight runs, but with the right rocker profile it can be plenty fast and accelerate well. Same length is good for a C1 or K1 creekboat, or a C-Squirt.
My favourate canoe however is merely 6'7" but it's not particularly useful, just really, really, fun!
My favourate canoe however is merely 6'7" but it's not particularly useful, just really, really, fun!
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I think the option is going to fill a big void in terms of speed, stability and respondability balance.... now this is all in theory purely based on how it looks...and how i think it will perform...which means its a total guess/hope.
When I think 10ft river runner, I think zeyphr, viper11, ocoee. The option looks like a mini zeyphr at first glance...
I think with these new designs out, after much R & D from everyone...a couple years down the line... designs r only going to get better... and that's the idea.
When I think 10ft river runner, I think zeyphr, viper11, ocoee. The option looks like a mini zeyphr at first glance...
I think with these new designs out, after much R & D from everyone...a couple years down the line... designs r only going to get better... and that's the idea.
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That doesn't sound right to me- though that's what the specs say. I thought they were 8'9" (I cut 18" out of the middle of one and it ended up being 7'3"). Anyone got a tape measure handy?cadster wrote:The greater than ">" symbol must have confused folks since the S'Fly is spec'ed at 8' yet only one person said that was in their favorite length.
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