Re: [Paddlewise] WHITEWATER - Kayak or Canoe ????

From: Walt Chudleigh <wchudleigh_at_sisna.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:53:16 -0600
Mattson, Timothy G wrote:
> 
> Hal,
> 
> Oh dear, what a great opportunity to stick my neck out.  I'm sure the
> canoists on the list will have a field day with this one.
> 
> But here I go, off into the abyss.....
> 
> I have a hard time understanding the use of a conoe in white water.  
<snip>
> I should point out that I have never paddled a canoe, so on one hand, I
> don't know what I'm talking about.  

<snip>  As one who has paddled both- WW canoeing is a different sport. 
It's kind of like the difference between road and mountain biking, or
XC versus downhill vs tele skiing.  Different but still fun.  One
advantage is that lower grade rapids are more challenging without the
inherent danger when you swim.  Class 2 in my old ME solo canoe is about
like Class 3 in my WW kayak.  You're right about the gear hauling
capacity. Someone has to paddle the barge- canoeor raft- for those kayak
trips!


Walt
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