Grip wrote:
The trihedral hull will make a huge difference in White Water. It
will track
too well, performance wise, for what the poster wanted, the Tornado
can't be
beat. Another possibility however may be a full sized Perception
Pirouette?
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wrote:
Looking for used Prijon Tornado; email me at winemaker at
myvine.com
Midwest area preferred, but will consider shipping from either
coast.

Good luck.

Might want to look at the new Prijon Whitewater Combi. Looks like
it's
a Tornado with a hatch. It is supposed to have a trihedral shaped
hull,
but I wouldn't think that would make much difference in how it
performed.

Disclaimer. I have not seen this boat in person.

Larry


Why would perform any different than many of the newer Creeker/River
Runners that have a flat bottom and beveled chines? While it would
probably track somewhat better than the old Tornado (which I used to
paddle BTW), the edge would let it turn better when you leaned it.

I paddle a Yukon Expedition with a trihedral hull on occasion. It's a
surprisingly nimble boat for a 14' kayak. While I wouldn't creek with
it, it handles fine in open whitewater.

Larry

Hey Larry,

I too still have an expedition, and a Tornado, although have not paddled
either in a while, (preferring my super EZ or Dagger Creeker), technically
both have their strong points of course, but the expedition is simply not my
choice when I think of white water. I do however remember reading of it's
popularity with Grand Canyon trips some time back.
"Larry C" wrote in message
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Grip wrote:
The trihedral hull will make a huge difference in White Water. It
will track
too well, performance wise, for what the poster wanted, the Tornado
can't be
beat. Another possibility however may be a full sized Perception
Pirouette?
"Larry C" wrote in message
oups.com...

wrote:
Looking for used Prijon Tornado; email me at winemaker at
myvine.com
Midwest area preferred, but will consider shipping from either
coast.

Good luck.

Might want to look at the new Prijon Whitewater Combi. Looks like
it's
a Tornado with a hatch. It is supposed to have a trihedral shaped
hull,
but I wouldn't think that would make much difference in how it
performed.

Disclaimer. I have not seen this boat in person.

Larry


Why would perform any different than many of the newer Creeker/River
Runners that have a flat bottom and beveled chines? While it would
probably track somewhat better than the old Tornado (which I used to
paddle BTW), the edge would let it turn better when you leaned it.

I paddle a Yukon Expedition with a trihedral hull on occasion. It's a
surprisingly nimble boat for a 14' kayak. While I wouldn't creek with
it, it handles fine in open whitewater.

Larry

Grip wrote:
Hey Larry,

I too still have an expedition, and a Tornado, although have not
paddled
either in a while, (preferring my super EZ or Dagger Creeker),
technically
both have their strong points of course, but the expedition is simply
not my
choice when I think of white water. I do however remember reading of
it's
popularity with Grand Canyon trips some time back.
"Larry C" wrote in message
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Prijon used to advertize about a couple of paddlers that ran the Grand
Canyon in the Expedition. Recently there was an article in the American
Whitewater magazine about a group of paddlers that did the whole Grand
Canyon in 5 days
paddling Yukon Expeditions, although in one photo there looks to be a
Tornado and maybe an old Dagger Vortex.

If you ever want to get rid of the Tornado, I would spring for more
than 250 for it. Which seat setup does it have in it?

Larry

Oh you bet Larry! These things go for a premium come downriver race days.
Not sure of difference in seats, but this one was originally bought I'de say
in 99 or 00. I think a previous poster had mentioned being offered 250 for
his. And I'll probably keep the expedition forever, even if it's paddled
once a year, just too good a boat for when you need that type.
"Larry C" wrote in message
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Grip wrote:
Hey Larry,

I too still have an expedition, and a Tornado, although have not
paddled
either in a while, (preferring my super EZ or Dagger Creeker),
technically
both have their strong points of course, but the expedition is simply
not my
choice when I think of white water. I do however remember reading of
it's
popularity with Grand Canyon trips some time back.
"Larry C" wrote in message
oups.com...


Prijon used to advertize about a couple of paddlers that ran the Grand
Canyon in the Expedition. Recently there was an article in the American
Whitewater magazine about a group of paddlers that did the whole Grand
Canyon in 5 days
paddling Yukon Expeditions, although in one photo there looks to be a
Tornado and maybe an old Dagger Vortex.

If you ever want to get rid of the Tornado, I would spring for more
than 250 for it. Which seat setup does it have in it?

Larry