So excited! After much looking I purchased an Esquif Echo this past weekend. Need the temps to warm up to thaw our ponds and rivers up here in NH. I'm ordering a Red Leaf Splash Cover and have my NorthStar Footbrace. I need some advice on a yoke. I have seen aluminum ones online by Spring Creek. Are they comfortable? Good for a mile hike thru the woods? If not, which yoke would you go with. Thanks for your help in advance.