Evan Dallas <evand_at_pensionresourcegroup.com> asked for opinions about the Solstice GT versus the GTS: Evan, I have only paddled a GTHV for a few hours, and a GTS likewise for a couple hours. But, two big guys I have done a lot of touring with use GTHV's. (One is a plump, unathletic 250 lb guy, and the other is a strong, athletic 220 lb guy.) Both use the rudder now and then, but as others have mentioned, these boats are great trackers, and a rudder is optional for most paddlers. The added width of the GT or GTHV will definitely make edging more difficult, but you need to assess how much you use edging. If you want the volume, get the GT. The GTHV gives you another inch in depth at the cockpit, IIRC, and that may not be important to you. I could never survive a week in a GTS, but a GT or GTHV would be wonderful. If you anticipate extended trips, don't get the GTS. On purchasing: these two guys both used a retail outlet in Campbell River, IIRC (don't recall the name) which: 1. Brought the boats to the border at Blaine. 2. Did all the paperwork (so you get the GST back at purchase, instead of later). 3. Gave the best price they could find anywhere. The GT and GTHV are both great boats. If my Wind Dancer craps out, I will definitely invest in a GTHV. -- Dave Kruger (also a big guy, and decreasingly athletic) Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri May 14 2004 - 21:25:43 PDT
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