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For what would you use this pack? Could it carry a birding spotting scope perhaps?

That is exceedingly tempting. EXCEEDINGLY tempting. But I think I need to hold off until I am done with my National Boards - I have already promised myself a new WildFIRE if/when I achieve (and I should be able to actually afford it if I achieve). But it is still very very very very tempting...

The pricing is up on the Swift website - looks like $3750 CAD base for the Cirrus and $3895 CAD for the D-15...

How did they elevate the (presumably pack) seat in your Placid?

I was messaging with Bill on Facebook and my impression is the mold is not in great shape. Not sure how well the WildFIRE is selling - I do know I have every intention of getting one, but I need to wait until done my National Board Certification (assuming I achieve)! I'm hoping they'll do a...

That is a fantastic story. This is still the saw I carry with me on backcountry trips. About the only weakness I can see with it is that the thumb screw can be lost easily, but I always carry a spare in my repair kit. Love this saw!

Up on the website now: https://swiftcanoe.com/boat/cirrus-14-6/ I am very very sad this is replacing the WildFIRE in the lineup (hopefully they will still make one for me), but I am curious how the two will stack up to each other. The Cirrus is slightly longer and slightly taller - so perhaps a...

I wish they would make more - the chanel has been dormant for a while, however the creaters are quick to respond if you ask a question. This channel inspires me to do more with my Camper to be sure - I plan on making a pedestal seat this spring to use the Camper on the George Washington Canal...

One of my favorites hands down. Her route ideas are great for flat-water trips, and her meal planning is exemplary - WAY WAY better than anything I have done!

Cool setup! Is that a Charles River?

In case it's not obvious - I am stressing about my RockSTAR dilemma on nearly an hourly basis! :ROFLMAO::LOL: I just found a Royalex RockSTAR that I can grab - and am curious if anyone has any experience in both? I'm sure the Royalex version will be less efficient to paddle (as are most Royalex...

This is great stuff - thanks!

Anyone have experience lining with a tied-on harness? I am debating adding a lining-hole set up with PVC before doing the Big Salmon and potentially the Missinaibi this summer if I keep my RockSTAR, but have also thought about just using harnesses around the carrying handles fore and aft. Not...

Thought I would revive an old thread (yet again) to air my thoughts about the RockSTAR. I am very torn about it at the moment, and keep vacillating back and forth between keeping and trading. I will say that paddling the RockSTAR has been fantastic; it is quite deep in the midship, making for...

Any idea which models??

I paddled a StarFIRE this summer for a couple of weeks and sadly found it very underwhelming. It was particularly depressing to me as I LOVE LOVE LOVE the WildFIRE and I have a FlashFIRE - but the StarFIRE, while very stable in rapids, felt to me more like paddling a prospector - it was hard to...

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...