Over the last week of Keeners, there has been a lot of talk in White House about new boats, which are the best, and different opinions have formed as well. For example, a few people strongly love one boat, but I do not. I love one boat, and I am shocked to find others do not. Really, I have found that those who do not have the same gear opinion have a different paddling background and style, while those who do agree with me are those who have similar styles and background to me. For example, if someone learned to paddle with a boat that was slicey, they are less likely to feel at home with a boat with a fat stern, whereas someone who learned how to paddle in a creek boat will not feel as comfortable in a slicey boat.
When trying a boat, think about these things:
- Is it comfortable? Can you stand being in the boat?
- Do you feel like it lets you perform to you maximum ability?
- Does the boat feel alien to your paddling ability and style? Does the boat feel like a part of you?
Ask yourself these questions as you are testing out the boat, but take into consideration that every boat takes some getting used to. It will take time to fully get used to the boat but you will be able to tell if you like it or not.
I hope that this blog helps you figure out which boat works for you, and see you on the water soon! Yeti!
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