Just joined the group after skimming info posted on forums, etc. As profile pic suggests I am a wooden boat guy. Age is taking over slightly as is the need to get a bit lighter in a tandem boat (solo stripper sill fine) for day trips and short overnights. (1-3 days) I have not liked paddling the super-light Kevlar composites in the past. I just do not like the feel of them. Has anyone tried the new Esquif sport in T-Formex Lite? I'd like to know how it tracks and if it is a good choice for a tandem for mostly lake, occasional moving water, and short trips. I weigh in at 250# with a partner who is about #120. We do not do much whitewater over class II any more. Mostly canoe-camping now. Want to purchase a tandem of this sort in the -60# range. I've looked at Northstar, Wenonah, Esquif, Swift, etc. mostly in the Prospector shape, but some in a shallower more contemporary as well. Again, trying to transition in tandem tfrom a wooden boat for weight and durability in put-in and take-out. Thanks in advance for any info and thoughts...Cheers!
