Bill Tuthill wrote:
Larry C wrote:

The Super Lynx handles fla****er well enough and has enough capacity
that I have thought about taking it to Boundary Water Canoe Area
when I go again.

That's quite an endorsement! I see the newer models of the Super Lynx
look different from those of many years ago. More aerodynamic.

Larry: any idea why AIRE rates the Super Lynx so much higher than the
Lynx-2 for weight capacity? The boats are about the same dimensions,
the Super being 1.5' longer and 4" narrower. Rated 475# versus 600#.
Do you think it's just because whitewater boats shouldn't sink as far
into the water as fla****er boats can?

Well, a foot and half is a lot of extra boat, but I think the real
reason is that the floor is thicker than in the Lynx. With two people,
you run out of room before you really come close to maxing out the
capacity.

The redesign moved the side tube bladders from side by side to having
the bladders offset and continue through the bow and stern. It makes
for a very stiff boat. The Boat People site claims that they as fast or
faster than most folding kayaks, I really don't have any experience
with them, but I will say it is as fast or faster than most of the
recreational touring doubles. I'm told that some people have problems
with tracking, but I think it tracks great (at least compared to the
Lynx) and handles wind and waves fine.

BTW, headed up to the Lower Gauley this weekend in the Force XL. The
Gauley is a big water Class IV run, at least this section. Next weekend
at Gauley Fest I'm going to break in the Culebra on the Upper Gauley.

Larry