They would prefer narrower canoes, sometimes much narrower. These sport paddlers would likely find a wide canoe to be too slow or not sufficiently maneuverable for their performance-oriented purposes. Sport paddlers include racers, freestyle canoeists, Canadian style paddlers, whitewater paddlers, exercise/fitness paddlers, and anyone who enjoys moving a paddle through the water for no other reason than the physical and mental joy of doing so.
The "sport paddlers" are interested in the act of paddling itself - paddling for the sake of paddling. I'd make a fundamental distinction between two types of paddlers: (a) those who are interested in paddling per se as a sport, and (b) those who are interested in using a canoe as a stable platform for some activity other than paddling.
It depends upon the paddler's intended usage, interests and needs. Other than it might not be the fastest canoe in a race, there is nothing negative about it.There's a market for 38"-40" canoes and a market for narrower ones. I re-did the gunnels in ash and the boat was absolutely stunning. We got compliments everywhere we took it. And it is a real good looking canoe as well. If you have kids or dogs that can't sit still, this is THE canoe you want. This would be a GREAT fishing canoe for smaller lakes and ponds. Once you realise that and decide to relax and enjoy the trip, all is well. There is a trade off and that is that it is not a race horse. It is so stable that when we spotted turbulent water ahead, we paddle right for it and enjoyed the ride. Now about the Stillwater, well it is one heck of a stable canoe, never a single moment of fright that we were going swimming. This would be an awesome adventure in any thing that floats, but a good old trusty canoe is the perfect vehicle for a two day adventure that you will never forget. The missus and I did use the Stillwater on the Colorado from Glen Canyon Dam down to Lee's Ferry. This is a follow up to my previous review.
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