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  • Sevylor Colorado v Stearns Backcountry: Battle of the boats

    Sevylor Colorado v Stearns Backcountry: Battle of the boats

    Most popular inflatable canoes of 2008 vs The Sevylor Colorado and the Stearns backcountry seem to be the most popular inflatable canoes of this season. Both seem to be well made and stable, and aimed at the same market. They are both well-suited for [...]

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  • The stability of inflatable canoes

    The stability of inflatable canoes

    This is a well-shot film showing the unpacking and use of a Stearns Backcountry inflatable canoe. I love the lingering shots of the seat buckles. It’s all very detailed! It’s worth having a look at 1:30 in, if you have any doubts about the stability of [...]

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  • Whitewater video of inflatable canoe

    Whitewater video of inflatable canoe

    When inflatable canoes first came onto the market, I thought they were a bit gimmicky. I saw the first one when I was on holiday in Florida, and was very tempted to buy it there and then. I resisted – partly because I thought it [...]

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  • What can you do with inflatable canoes?

    What can you do with inflatable canoes?

    There has huge progress in the development of inflatable canoes in recent years. Nowadays inflatable canoes such as the market-leading Colorado seem to be capable of everything that a hardshell can. But it is worth keeping in mind that you still get what you pay [...]

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