It can turn on a dime, but takes an experienced paddler to keep it on course as it is so short it doesn't track well. The Royalex hull scratches easily, but is almost bulletproof (the scars make it look better to me!). The Old Town Pack is about the lightest and easiest handling solo canoe that I have found. For this aging guy, that is too heavy for a solo canoe! The other Old Town solo options weigh around 50-60 lbs. They won't make them this light again until some new technology comes along. If you find one online or in a store used, I would strongly recommend picking it up. It's tough to take pictures of yourself in a solo canoe!) When I heard that they were going to stop making Royalex, the durable composite of vinyl and plastic that allows these crafts to be so light, I started searching for a deal. I had been planning on adding this to my fleet due to an aging back and wanting a really light option for quick trips to the local lakes and river. ![]() ![]() I picked up an Old Town Pack on a scratch and dent deal at my local outfitter for just over $350 about five years ago.
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