Dave Van wrote:

Currituck or Assateague, that is the question that only test paddles can
answer. Too bad the nearest Impex dealer is 250 miles away!

I didn't paddle the Assateague, so I cannot comment on that.

However, I was impressed with the Currituck. It had good initial
stability ... whereas the VCP Avocet felt tippy. It also tracked really
well for me and yet I was able to turn it with just seven sweep
strokes...most boats I have paddled take 8. It also seemed to be pretty
fast boat compared to others I have paddled.

Hopefully you'll be able to find someone a bit closer who owns these
boats and will let you try them out. I am a big believer in actually
paddling a boat before you purchase it as they do all behave a bit
differently depending on who is sitting in it. Where are you at? Perhaps
there is someone reading this group who could help you out.



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"Eric" wrote in message
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Hopefully you'll be able to find someone a bit closer who owns these
boats and will let you try them out.

Where are you at? Perhaps
there is someone reading this group who could help you out.


I think I did post a message last year but I'm not sure. Perhaps it's worth
another try.

So...

Any regulars or lurkers reading this own an Impex Currituck or Assateague
and live in the Chicago area? If so, would you be willing to get together
for an evening paddle on Lake Michigan some time? The post paddle
refreshments are on me.

Drop me a line at

Cheers!

DV