BurkeJ

I agree with Tryin's assessment. I haven't beaten on a Colden but my strongest/toughest composite boat is an older black/gold Bell...

No input on Colden, but I have a Swift in kevar fusion. It's seen its share of knocks, and shows them. Based on my experience, and...

Love my Colden canoes. I’ve been considering a Swift Dragonfly, before they’re gone. Any thoughts on Colden’s Carbon/Kevlar vs Swift...

I've test paddled and really enjoyed the Rheaume Reble, the Swift Cruiser series, and a Curtis nomad but just haven't found quite the...

Try a WildFIRE - hands down the most "fun to paddle" canoe ever IMHO! Much more maneuverable than any you mentioned, ideally paddled...

Agree with all the above, especially re: WildFire. Mine’s a Colden (favorite of all my canoes, if I could have only one…) So many great...

I've never paddled a Northstar canoe, so I can't comment on specific models. However, I can comment on general principles based on my...

Having had both I can compare them.. Specs look similar but The WildFire has a flatter bottom. DF is round. Many beginning...