Have owned a Hornbeck 10.5 kevlar for around ten years. Great for carries & loading/unloading. Has done well in waves & wind. Faster than you might think and by packing light I've carried enough gear & food in it for 5 to 7 day solo outings. It's taken some abuse and has held up.
As others have said, great people to work with.
I do miss using a single blade paddle.
The seating is not the most comfortable for my lower back, especially early in the season when I'm not in paddling shape, but every hour or so I stop, stretch out in it as best I can for several minutes, and then feel fine when I continue; now and then I go to shore to walk around a little before continuing.
Glad I bought it.
As others have said, great people to work with.
I do miss using a single blade paddle.
The seating is not the most comfortable for my lower back, especially early in the season when I'm not in paddling shape, but every hour or so I stop, stretch out in it as best I can for several minutes, and then feel fine when I continue; now and then I go to shore to walk around a little before continuing.
Glad I bought it.
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