Larry C wrote:
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


As a very interested bystander to this thread, I'm wondering about the
super lynx as well. I have the opportunity to float Olympic Peninsula
(WA) rivers for both pleasure and work. (Work-wise, I'd like to be able
to cross rather large rivers occasionally to get to spots with no road
access. Plus haul packs, pumps, tools etc.) The locals warn seriously
against using a canoe. Saying the Super lynx could be usable as in canoe
voyaging perked my ears up.

I'd also like to kayak along the coast with a partner. Nothing major-
just messing around and crab fishing or checking out sea caves. Used to
have a Folbot double and enjoyed it a lot. I have a chance to get a used
Tomcat locally but I'm guessing they'd be pretty useless on the coast. I
need two boats, right?
Thanks much! Soon to be a multiple boat guy, I'm sure...