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OK, it's a date my coffee-loving friend that sometimes causes me to spend money. I'd meet you halfway anytime just to paddle that...

Glad to hear from Gumpus on this. I don’t know of another single paddler (in person or on the internet) who has a more astute preference...

I bought 2 Sport Classics in the 1990's for $300 each (1st pic). I could never bring myself to spend $400 for the heavier Grand Classic...

My brother and I ran the Nantahala back in August. We eddied out above the last drop and formulated a plan that had us working left to...

I visited that part of the world this past July during the CCC Week of Rivers event. We caught a rare ish release on the Upper Nantahala...

Patrick with a wood cue before he started making carbon ones. Fast Eddie and Minnesota Fats used wood cues, too.

I don't really have much to add to the interesting observations above other than an image from when I was playing around with canoe...

Fun topic. I've owned a composite Yellowstone and Wildfire and agree with kona that the Wildfire is significantly more maneuverable. Yes...

I have a royalex YS and a composite wildfire. Im comfortable heeling both and do, much of the time. The YS is maneuverable but less so...