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I have a Dagger 8.1 GTX outfitted with a Perception saddle, thigh straps, and removable bulkhead for $250. $25 more for Harmony skirt. Boat in Knoxville.

hazardharry wrote:replacement for royalex?

Maybe.

I'd think it would be pretty hard to turn over.

Yes, that sounds right. Thanks.

I like the Outside, but at $3K, its outside my range.

A decade or more ago, I remember reading and seeing a picture of a black and red inflatable canoe with lots of rocker being manufactured in Europe. Does anyone remember?

I am curious why Aire or another maker has not produced a WW canoe.

This idea of going back to basics and learning to paddle around rocks is going to work for the vast majority of boaters who paddle up to about grade 4 on bigger volume rivers. For the minority that are pushing the envelope to catch up with the extreme kayakers running steeper and lower volume stuff...

Thank you for the confirmation and kind words, Nick and Pedro.

It looks as if there might soon be a composite Ocoee option as well: http://www.rapidmedia.com/whitewater/categories/news/4665-exclusive-first-look-the-echo-composite-ocoee.html?utm_source=newsletter_732&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=march-24&utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=...

Just an update. I now have a new inventory of five boats (one Blackfly on order), seven new helmets, six PFD's, various and sundry wet type clothing pieces, another paddle, gloves and shoes for family. :D I got a wonderful , well kept Esquif canoe from a member here. Thanks Mr. Nick. :D Jeremy said ...

More rationale: With the evolution of designs and materials used open boaters are pushing the limits more and more. Boats and bags need to stand up to higher stresses when hucking a large drop or during a must make eddie / line move. Having a bag fail at the wrong time during a critical situation n...

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magicmike wrote:Or 3 beers.-M-

I'll do without airbags before I leave the beer.

kru

And I remember when the odor of pot was in the air at broken nose. Lighter than beer cans I guess.

Sorry for my part in taking the thread of topic...

OC1_SURFER wrote:OBO

"Or Blackfly OPTION/Octane"...I get it.....

wow, three whole pounds......I could just leave off the water jug or rope bag.

Let the price gouging begin.....

Wodza wrote:http://trailheadpaddleshack.ca/store/ha ... g/dp/12774


The vinyl bags are cheap but they do ad substantial weight.

Okay, how much additional weight?