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esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:38 am
by MTfree
Thoughts on the two for mostly class II overnight tripping with stretches of flat water. I am an amputee so I will be putting in a seat dropped instead of a saddle for comfort. Or any other ideas on boats, looking for something under 13. These are the two I have been looking at though.

Re: esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:36 pm
by Paddle Power
I know a few paddlers that use the esquif vertige for overnight CI/II/III trips up to about 4 nights, including trips with flatwater and rapids.

It's a friendly hull and works well with a seat or saddle.

Re: esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:05 pm
by MTfree
Thanks for your input

Re: esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:15 pm
by chuck naill
We have a Vertige solo. What I appreciate about the boat is it's stability. It paddles straight with little effort and does not turn as easily as I would like. These factors may be just the ticket for your use.

Re: esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:04 pm
by DougB
I paddle a Vertige for tripping. I've do e 7 days in it and could go longer. My boat has a saddle but it would handle a seat no problem. As already stated it's very stable, tracks well and maneuvers reasonably. The Vertige will have more capacity than a Prodigy.

Re: esquif vertige vs bell prodigy

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:49 am
by MTfree
Thanks for your opinion DougB!