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Any thoughts on River Runner R5 and R5 Excel ?
On Monday, May 4, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Richard Culpeper wrote:
John: The R5 can give you a taste of everything, but is not very good at any one thing. For fla****er touring mixed with a little easy wild water, it is a fine boat -- great for easy weekend overnight trips. It tours nicely on flat water, can easily handle rough open water, and can handle non-technical easy wild water if the eddys are not tight. When compared to a sea kayak, it is fairly slow and has poor storage, but can still easily hold a weekend's worth of gear. When compared to a wild water kayak it is far too long and too slow turning -- it handles more like a typical recreational canoe than a kayak. You can run non-technical wild water, but don't expect to make any quick turns. The R5 is a boat which many people start with but eventually grow out of when they specialize as sea or wild water paddlers, so you might consider looking for a second hand one ($650CDN is the going rate for a new one including a cheap skirt and paddle). Richard Culpeper Instructor, OWWA, OSCRA John Buffett wrote: Hi all: I am a rank beginner. I can roll a keyak in a swimming pool. ( For Now! ) My ambitions are fla****er touring and maybe Class I or II WW. What impressions does the group have for the: River Runner R5 with paddle and skirt at $650 Can. River Runner R5 Excel with paddle and skirt at $850 Can. I know they are far from top of line but they are in my price range. What are the goods and bads of this boat ? Appreciate any feedback and thanks in advance. John |
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