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The DF15 is sounding more and more like my RockSTAR. I find the RockSTAR plenty playful, however I have yet to paddle it loaded. It's quick to heel which I enjoy, and locks up once you get on the shoulder. I think the real comparison / competition in this category is between DF15, RockSTAR, and...

Somewhere I read that this design was spurred by the interest of Algonquin Outfitters, so I am guessing there must be some rental need for such a canoe. I believe that outfitter is owned by Bill's brother, so I imagine they have quite a bit of sway - but it still must be pretty legitimate to go...

Not a boat for me - but interesting to see a new Swift tandem when there's been so much focus on solos recently... https://swiftcanoe.com/boat/lavieille-17-6/

I took a double-blade and a single-blade to Algonquin once a couple of years ago - and found things a bit of a PITA to deal with on portages. The collapsible double-blade breaks down to what amounts to two paddles on a portage, so you have to deal with three. I usually bungee my paddles in the...

Oops - I should have read the article before asking - September 25-28, 2025!

Do you anticipate a return of the event next year?

Oh I'll totally take you up on that if I'm up that way! The RX WildFIRE is a bit different than the composite version I love so much, but is probably perfect for a rocky river. They're both a bit shallow for class 3 I think however - the SRT, RockSTAR, and D-fly 15 will undoubtedly give a much...

The WildFIRE is GREAT - just not sure it's quite up for the same mission as the SRT and RockSTAR. The volume isn't dissimilar to the Merlin which I overloaded for a month-long trip down the Yukon (although I admittedly over packed a bit without portages). Both the SRT and RockSTAR will handle...

I really want to love the Phoenix more than I do. The WildFIRE is my number one absolute favorite canoe, but for some reason my short stint in the Phoenix was less than inspiring. But I do need to give it a truly dedicated shot. It just seemed so less willing to turn than does the WildFIRE...

I am surprised they chose that name for the reasons you mention. The D-fly 15 specs seem far more aligned with the SRT, essentially a DY design to meet the same market as the SRT...

I've read quite a bit about both, but I have not seen any head-to-head comparisons. I've also paddled both, but never at the same time. I'll say one thing, I very much want to arrange a head-to-head with SRT, the RockSTAR, and the new D-fly 15!

There is definitely something to be said for Royalex or T-Formex on rocky rivers to be sure. I have a Camper and a Penobscot; if I do the Allagash with a partner I'll definitely take one of them. But the SRT and RockSTAR just seem like such good river trippers - seems a shame not to use them up...

I will try to get it out there for you to look at, that would be awesome. Unfortunately I am rather booked on weekends for a while; between Christmas Bird Counts and guiding I do not have a singled weekend free until February! I actually wanted to test paddle a Yellowstone Solo as it is - I've...

So I have an interesting internal debate going on. I have always LOVED the SRT - and on my Yukon trip this past year I realized how badly I want and can use a good river-tripping solo. Of course the SRT immediately entered my mind, but once I got home I had an opportunity to grab a brand new...

I attended this workshop back in 2023 - absolutely fantastic! Very highly recommended, if nothing else it will add some fun maneuvers to your repertoire that can spice even mundane paddling trips...

Try a WildFIRE - hands down the most "fun to paddle" canoe ever IMHO! Much more maneuverable than any you mentioned, ideally paddled kneeling, great for a combo lake and river tripping, creekin', and joy paddling. The design was originally built by Bell but the mold was moved to NY and built by...

It's a LLOOOOONNGG boat with no rocker, must be a bear to maneuver without heeling (and with sitting on the bucket seat I imagine that can be kind of interesting). Guessing it is optomized for paddling with a spray deck on large water. I think if I were going to paddle accross the Great Lakes or...

Do you love it?!? I had that boat reserved but the transport to Maryland wasn't going to work before leaving on my trip to the Yukon so I backed out - have been kicking myself for not finding a way to make it happen. I love the SRT, especially a red SRT, and this one seemed pretty well perfect!

If you're not planning on class 2 2+ rapids I am sure the Huron will fit your needs perfectly. My hope is that Esquif increases the T-Formex lite offerings to include the Huron - in which case the Huron 15 becomes even more alluring. I feel the Huron 15 is quite comperable to the Old Town...

Tried loading out the canoe today. Still a few things to figure out (I didn't attach painters and lines to my gear), but this is the general idea I'm thinking: This is more than I've ever carried on a trip. Since originally posting I have expanded my gear list somewhat, mainly because we are...