Not true, I have both and tend to prefer the Superior brand pads in cordura - less slippery when sweaty. More of a factor with heavier boats."
Fair points, though I think the Bourquins are of slightly higher quality and I was looking for a smaller leather pad rather than cordura for this canoe. If these don't pan out the Superior's were #2 on my list. But I can't do the CVCA pads, have them on my tandem and the metal digs into my shoulders.
I really dislike Superiors webpage though, and they have a non-functioning webstore and pretty much zero info on the pad options.
OP, if these show up and I hate them I will let you know so you can buy them!