entering the discussion of Eddyline Rio model
Well, I essentially wrecked the bottom and bow of my little 12-foot Tupper (open solo canoe) last Spring. This was on low water on the Sojourn from Johnstown to Arnold. It was 3.5 days on exciting but tough water. Besides the guides, I was the only one in an open canoe. The Tupper handled pretty well - I think I went into the river only once - amazingly enough in the swift and rocky "new to me" water. So now I have this Tupper in need of repair -- I think it is a Kevlar composite - weighs 30 pounds. Am thinking that it might be time to have a kayak in my life. Yesterday I saw a 12-foot Eddyline Rio - 35 pounds. It's a nice slick kayak, but I worry about how it would have done on the Sojourn this past Spring. I want both -- lightweight and also sturdy. Willing to take any suggestions. Millie Sass
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