| Canoing is a good hobby plus a great form of | | | | of speeds and different paddle strokes. These also |
| exercise. Today, more and more people are getting | | | | have moderate rockers, flared sides, and are paddled |
| hooked into canoing, especially with the solo outrigger | | | | using a kneeling position. |
| canoe. A solo canoe allows a person to paddle the | | | | Extended trippers - designed for long-haul padding and |
| boat and enjoy the space and experience of Canoing | | | | for rough water conditions. These can also handle |
| without thinking of your companions. But just like any | | | | heavy loads. These are made from heavy duty |
| other hobby, a solo outrigger canoe should be chosen | | | | materials, such as fiberglass, polyethylene, and carbon |
| discriminately. | | | | fiber. |
| Understanding the canoe | | | | Whitewater - designed for whitewater rapid paddling. |
| The most important thing to understand with a solo | | | | These are bodies of water that have fast-flowing |
| canoe is its rocker. The rocker refers to the hull of the | | | | water. These come with straps to secure the paddler |
| canoe. The kind of rocker determines the | | | | against strong currents. |
| performance of the canoe, and how it can perform in | | | | Remember |
| windy and wavy conditions. | | | | When buying a solo outrigger canoe, you have to first |
| Kinds | | | | determine were you will be using it. Determining the |
| There are different kinds of solo canoes. These are: | | | | water level and water type will narrow down your |
| Flatwater day trippers - these are more for | | | | choices in picking a canoe. Also, choose for the right |
| recreational paddling mainly on lakes. They are 13 to 15 | | | | rocker for your canoe, which is also dependent on the |
| feet long and up to 30 inches across at the water line. | | | | water condition you are Canoing on. Finally, choose the |
| They have moderate rockers, great for speed. | | | | appropriate length for the canoe. |
| Freestyle solo - this allows you to adjust to a number | | | | |