I've never paddled a hard shell in whitewater. From what I know packrafts are easier to learn on, they are more stable and you are less likely to flip. They are less likely to get sucked into holes, since they are so buoyant. Instead of crashing into rocks you bounce off them. Hard shells are always going to be more precise.
looks like good times
ninja2kernow 6 months ago
How does she handle the rapids compared to the hard shelled kayaks?
DrChrisBiomed 2 years ago
I've never paddled a hard shell in whitewater. From what I know packrafts are easier to learn on, they are more stable and you are less likely to flip. They are less likely to get sucked into holes, since they are so buoyant. Instead of crashing into rocks you bounce off them. Hard shells are always going to be more precise.
gqganey 2 years ago
@gqganey - Fantastic... you picked all that up in a year.!?! - Right on!
jaymzdilworth 8 months ago
That was awesome!
DrChrisBiomed 2 years ago
get some thigh straps! and come to AK again
romandial 2 years ago