Bell Northstar vs Curtis Northstar vs Swift Keewaydin

[stripperguy]

Just curious here...when you guys (and gals) meet other paddlers, do you offer to let them paddle your boats?
I usually offer, and likewise get to paddle a wide variety of hulls.
Am I the only one?

 

[yellowcanoe]

Always.. We spend a good bit of time on shore yakking about hull shapes and then trying them out to compare. At FreeStyle events thats how I get to try ten or 12 different hulls. We do have a chalkline that so upset Gavia which makes measurements easier.

If I am on a trip.. I am more focused and usually don't camp with anyone to play paddle with.

 

[Guest]

I usually leave them be. I exchange pleasantries and that's about it. I kind of figure most people don't head into the wild to talk to me.

 

[Gerald]

Stripperguy said:

"Just curious here...when you guys (and gals) meet other paddlers, do you offer to let them paddle your boats?
I usually offer, and likewise get to paddle a wide variety of hulls.
Am I the only one?"

Did that at a solo group gathering in LV once. Enjoyed it as I never get a chance to try other boats.
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