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In article , "arachedeux"
writes: Well they're quite young why do you say this? isnt it the oldest still running canoe magazine out there? sr -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Don't forget to Delete "Unspam" if you wish to e- mail me. join the FelixTheCat list at www.yahoogroups.com |
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![]() "Steven Rowe" wrote in message ... In article , "arachedeux" writes: Well they're quite young why do you say this? isnt it the oldest still running canoe magazine out there? It existed in '88 or earlier & changed it's name from Canoe to Canoe & Kayak while I had a subscription. I occasionally find a good review in a magazine. The most thorough review of canoes I've read was in Backpacker in '90. The reviewer, formerly of Canoe magazine, had several tandem tripping canoes to compare. He had a bunch of testers ranging in experience from novice to tripping, whitewater & fla****er competition. Each tester assigned scores to each boat in a bunch of categories. One boat stood out. It was only second fastest. It sure wasn't the most maneuverable. But it did everything well enough that it came out on top when the scores were totalled. It was also the first or second favourite of every tester, which probably upset makers of the other canoes, especially if they advertised in Backpacker. I bought that boat sight unseen & never regretted it. I wouldn't make a decision like that based on current reviews. Lloyd |
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"Lloyd Bowles" wrote in message
m... I occasionally find a good review in a magazine. The most thorough review of canoes I've read was in Backpacker in '90. The reviewer, formerly of Canoe magazine, had several tandem tripping canoes to compare. He had a bunch of testers ranging in experience from novice to tripping, whitewater & fla****er competition. Each tester assigned scores to each boat in a bunch of categories. One boat stood out. It was only second fastest. It sure wasn't the most maneuverable. But it did everything well enough that it came out on top when the scores were totalled. It was also the first or second favourite of every tester, which probably upset makers of the other canoes, especially if they advertised in Backpacker. I bought that boat sight unseen & never regretted it. I wouldn't make a decision like that based on current reviews. Agreed, this is where C+K is weak and their youth works against them. Perception UK seem to be eager bullies, or so I have heard it claimed. From the tales I've heard of other manufacturers that's not so unique. cheers, |
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"Steven Rowe" wrote in message
... In article , "arachedeux" writes: Well they're quite young why do you say this? Simply because compared to me they're younger. By that I mean that both the average and mean ages of the editorial staff is lower than mine. Don't get me wrong I rate their youth, the vitality attached to that, and their magazine. isnt it the oldest still running canoe magazine out there? Doesn't come in to it for me. It's the most vibrant read and I buy it every month. But as for canoes, well when you can kayak why bother? ;-} cheers, |
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