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That's an interesting perspective. I'll have to try it myself and see if I come to a similar conclusion. It may be some time before I...

Perhaps I misunderstand your reasoning. Canoes turn mostly from the stern. (The stern rotates around the bow) A skeg causes the stern to...

If the differential rocker results in the stern being skegged (as is often the case) it will take a defined level of heel and or pitch...

Got it. Just wanted to be certain that we were talking about the same issue.

I'm not sure, but by using the term "edged", are you referring to heeling?

Are those the only differences? I'm not familiar with either boat. Is the chine shape the same for both boats? If one has a...

The Solo 13 is an excellent boat for twisty streams and for learning Freestyle techniques.

tketcham has it right. Heel is one factor but equally important is pitch. Canoes steer, primarily from the stern. Pitching the bow down...

Once you see his work, in person, you will understand. If you are passing through SC on I 95, make a stop at the SC Artisans Center, in...