I had an OT next (pack seat) it was heavy and slow. Sold it and got a swift prospector 14 in pack config Expedition kevlar layup. Wow what a difference. With double blade the swift is very fast in the water I was surprised. Have not done white water but on a lake in whitecaps I can do anything in it at any angle to the waves and I never felt like I was going to go swimming. With a single blade it is doable but needs lots of correction. I am 6'5" 260 lb. It paddles great with just me or with 140 lb of gear on a multiday trip. At 38 lbs with skid plates. You can find lighter but they dont seem to be able to carry this kind of load and be this stable.Video from aug 2022
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