I just bought a used Current Designs Vision 140, which is lightweight and a dream to paddle. I’d like to take it up to the BWCA for a short overnight trip (with zero or few portages), but I’m wondering if that hull material is durable enough.
Current Designs describes the material as: “Composite hybrid: a fiberglass and polyaramid (generic form of Kevlar) laminate for ultimate stiffness.” Does anyone know how durable this type of hybrid is, compared to Kevlar canoes or Fiberglass kayaks? I have other options to use, but would like to use this kayak. However, I don’t really know anything about how tough it is. Thanks for any insights.
I am no expert but many canoes of fiber glass and Kevlar composites have and will continue to be used in BWCA. I have heard some say it is the toughest. You should post the question in the general discussion. There are some very knowledgeable people on composite designs.
I have a composite kayak. They are very strong. Just remember, as with a kevlar canoe, you can't run it up on the rocks to get in and out. That's what the heavy, plastic, rec boats are for.
Thanks and Yes, I know I have to be careful at the landings. It’s those hidden rocks just under the surface when paddling that I worry about... I did take it up last summer on some day paddles and all went well.
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