Loon 160T

Love it! One most important thing to add to all the good reviews: Moving seats in large cockpit make it an excellent solo, as well as fine tandem! Something you will not find in most other tandems! When my wife wants to join me we just move the seats. Most of the time it’s an agile solo. So glad we didn’t get any other tandem!

We bought our 160T several weeks ago and have had it just three trips so far, on lakes here in Western mass and in Vermont. And we absolutely love it. Before we had a perception Acadia open tandem 14 footer. It was a tub compared to this boat. The loon just glides through the water. We kayaked twice with friends of ours, both in modern singles, and had absolutely no trouble pacing with them for long stretches over the water. It’s a comfortable boat, we’ve got a 2002 model that was built in at the end of 2001 . It was in really great shape. And it was friendly the very first time we took it out. Yes, it’s heavy, but although I’m 75 and my wife is 60, we have quickly figured out the best way to get it up on our low profile Prius, and it rides beautifully and doesn’t budge. And getting it off and on, yes, it’s a bit of a challenge but that’s all. It’s more than worth it for the pleasurable ride. Yesterday we were on Somerset reservoir in Vermont for a day of paddling out to Islands, with our friends, and we had the new gear I bought, but also a good sized collapsible foam cooler which kept our food really cool, and it fit perfectly between me and my wife in front, between my legs, and has the added benefit of a pocket on the back to hold both our drink mugs right there where I can grab it or hand it to her. And still plenty of room, no discomfort there at all. I got a pad for the seat, because mine's a little too firm for my comfort. But these are all fixable things right? The only disparaging remark I might make is that The previous owner must’ve stored it incorrectly as there’s a bit of a flat section on the bottom and the boat has a tendency to turn to the left. Even with no wind to blame, we stop paddling and just coast, and the bow will rotate maybe 45° left in 20 to 30 seconds. I’ve looked at the boat and the indentation on the bottom is about 3 feet long and 2 feet wide and a little flatter than the rest of the boat. I suspect that’s interfering with the smooth flow of the water over the bottom, so I’m investigating a way to perhaps heat it up with a hairdryer or something and try to return it to its original form. I’m going to call old town first and see if they have any suggestions but open to any and all ideas from anybody that cares to share. I’m storing it now up on a raised deck in our backyard, undercover, on the cockpit top. That seems to be de rigeur But again open to any suggestions. It is a heavy boat, and deforms when I strap it down on the rack . But I’d rather have it deform a little bit then go flying off into space and wipe out a semi behind us, ha ha. Truly wonderful boat, we don’t even have a rudder but we’ve had no trouble steering. But I’m getting a little tired compensating by harder pulls on the left side to keep it tracking straight. And I don’t want to get a rudder if I don’t have to.

I love this boat. Just take all of the good points in the comment below and run with them. The open cockpit is so much easier and efficient to pack and retrieve things than stuffing them into port holes. Cover it with spray skirt for nasty weather or water spray and everything stays dry. I use mine mainly solo with the front seat removed and it runs great, especially for it's weight. I advertised it for sale once as the weight issue for a solo ride caught me at a weak moment. I priced it high...cuz it's worth it...and the ad expired without a sale. Today, I'm glad it didn't sell.

Well we are 65 and 66 respectively and I cleaned up my OT Loon 160T to sell. Too heavy to carry? Maybe. Taking up space out back? Yeah. It doesn’t help my hubs calls it a divorce boat because I always complained about paddling in the front to turn around and realize he was FISHING in the back!!!! She’s so smooth and easy to steer and paddle. I remember!! Cut through the ponds and mountain lakes ...dreamy. So ......now I’m not so sure about selling it! I’m Looney!! She cleaned up perfectly! Like I do after a mountain trip! No rudder or cockpit cover but seats and space and locks and storage all there....I can still help the old man put it in the suv and get it in the water! I think I’ll keep it! I can’t put a price on possibly more great memories for us and our adult children! Guess I did a 360 on selling my 160T!

Excellent boat! My 160T was a gift from a friend who had lost her husband and paddling companion who I also paddled with. It was an honor to get this boat which meant so much to him and her. My wife and I have used it on lakes, rivers and some fairly rough open water and it has performed flawlessly. It is my go to kayak when I have company that requires a tandem. I have removed the front seat and am planning an overnight solo trip on a TN lake this spring. My rudder needed a little bit of work to free it up but it was super easy to take the pedal guides off and sand down the rails. I am looking forward to years of paddling this wonderful gift!

We purchased our 160T in the summer of 1999. Since then I don't know how many combined we have bought. They were mostly Old Town's with a few Perceptions. Currently there are 13 at the river. And I was reminded last week how wonderful the 160T is compared to even New Perceptions and others. I took it out solo for the first time this summer, a little late. It tracks as good as any Rec. kayak I've handled.

For the last two years I have managed a fairly large retailer which sells large volume kayaks and canoes. I have used them all. I debated earlier this year about switching out the 160T for something a little lighter because I have an 11 and 8 year old who love to kayak and they can't carry or pull it on shore. My bad, never make a short sighted decision. I would have regretted it! My kids, son 11 and daughter 8, handle it very well. No tracking problems for them, no rudder.

If I ever find another I will purchase it. I have taken this kayak on everything the Allegheny, Yough, and Ohio Rivers have to offer along with Lake Erie often. No Issues.

Personal opinion one of the best all around kayaks of all time. Also it gets beat frequently and still looks good. I just don't understand the bad reviews. I teach everyone who complains about tracking or weight issues how to do it right. I can carry it myself on my shoulder and I'm a pencil. There are not tricks but experience teaches you the best, easiest way to do anything. Don't blame the product at first, learn!!

We purchased our Loon from my brother whose Lab puppies had chewed off the tip end. My husband got a repair kit from the factory (Wow!) and was able to pretty easily reconstruct the nose. Our first trip was the Missouri River Breaks out of Ft. Benton, Montana. We were loaded down like the Clampetts for our seven day float. Our first day of paddling was non-stop, with a head wind all the way. But, heavy as we were, the Loon kept us up with all the other paddlers in their singles. Since then, we have paddled the Missouri three times more, been several times on the Pack River outside our front door in Northern Idaho, and tried the Grand Ronde in Oregon. Though rivers are our favorite, Lake Pend Orielle and Priest Lake provided us with serene and beautiful areas to glide through.

We love Flat Water paddling and our Loon has been fantastic. Manueverable, both in and out of the water, with loads of space for packing all the gear needed and still allowing for leg and body room, I wouldn't choose any other kayak of this size.

I have had a Loon 160T for about 14 years. Since it is a tandem kayak, it is great for me to introduce friends and family to the wonderful sport of kayaking. An excellent feature is that the seats can slide along an internal rail, so if I am kayaking solo, I slide both seats all the way to the rear and sit in the front seat which is now in the middle of the kayak. Going solo, I can also carry extra gear for overnight trips.
An excellent kayak for the price!!

This boat is nothing short of EXCELLENT! I have had it for 8 or 9 nine years, and have done just about everything you can do in a boat; camping, picnicing, white water, rivers, bays, Gulf of Mexico, Okeefenokee Swamp, you name it. It has plenty of room for two large adults, as well as food, drinks, camping equipment, even a dog.

I have owned and paddled several canoes and kayaks, and this is the best all-around boat I have ever seen! We even won the Blues Cruz Marathon race (in our class - K-2) on the Mississippi River in this boat.

I too can't sing enough praise over the 160T. It is a swiss army knife of kayaks and my Loon goes out more than any of my other four boats. You want to fitness paddle, fish, relax, haul gear or people, you can do it safe and dry with this boat. Ditto to all the other reviewer's glowing comments. They regularly pop up for sale on craigslist. You'll never regret buying one.

My girlfriend and I purchased a Loon 15T a couple of years ago. We're enjoying our kayak. I rigged it with a flush mount rod holder in the back and a scotty rod holder in the front. Tracks great and comfortable. Weight is not an issue at 73 pounds. I sometimes fish solo or both of us. Tough kayak. I recommend an Old Town big time!

My wife and I have used one of these boats several times in the bast. It is heavy but I'll sacrifice ease of carrying for having a boat that lasts. At first we didn't like the boat much but after we realized that we were both trying to steer the boat it got a lot easier to use. I found that paddling it solo is easy as well. The one thing i can recommend is that you adjust the seats so that you are seated correctly in the boat because too far forward or too far back definitely affects the tracking. Overall I would recommend this boat and would have bought one for myself if I could have found an older one.

We originally bought a 160T in 2000 and have loved it. I've had the boat out in the middle of Lake of the Ozarks with all the big powerboats and it takes the wave just fine. My wife and I are planning a trip down the Mississippi River so I bought another one. We wanted to be able to pack camping gear and still be comfortable, each of us in our own boat. The new boat is a 2007 and isn't near the quality. The seats are cheaper and the boat doesn't feel as still as the older boat.

All in all we love the boats and they are perfect for us larger paddlers, I'm 6-3 and 300 pounds. I will probably buy another one if I can find one, since they don't make them anymore.

I bought my high-visibility yellow 160T w/rudder,along with two quality light weight touring paddles, used at a great price. If I'd had to buy it new I would have in a heartbeat. It was exactly what I was looking for after considerable research.

As a 6'3" & 275 lbs. fisherman & photographer I needed, ahem, a LARGE volume vessel. I own hi-tech Mad River & Blue Hole canoes and have no problems carving turns in the 160T and neither should anyone with a little practiced technique. It tracks very easily, even in a chop. It's all about weight distribution and boat position, people Heavy? Hell yes! It's O.K. loading on the Yaks of my wife's Mazda Tribute solo. But on my Chevy Avalanche? Fahgetboutit! She loses it for large chunks of the year and drives OUR Jeep Wrangler. I love my wife. As the sign in the the bar with the greatest juke-box in the world, the legendary Green Parrot, sez; "No sniveling allowed!"

I purchased a 160T last year to paddle with my 2 year old son. Although I have several other canoes and kayaks, I didn’t feel comfortable taking him out in a tandem canoe until he learns to sit still. This kayak was perfect for the purpose. Extremely stable, easily paddled without a rudder from the back seat, and, best of all, close to the water. I bought him a kids kayak paddle from Bending Branches and he loves to help paddle (and play in the water). Perfect.

The kayak is quite heavy but I expected Royalex to be. I drive a 4x4 Suburban but have no trouble getting the boat on the roof after 20 years of practice with other boats. However, if I needed to carry the boat long distances I would definitely get a cart. The boat is near indestructible and should serve me well basically forever.

I can’t wait to take my younger son, who will be 2 years old in June, out for his first paddle! His (now) 3 year old brother wants to show him what it’s all about.

I purchased my Loon 160T a few weeks ago from L.L. Bean and found it to be a great boat. It was pretty fast with two people paddling their hardest and it tracked ok, not what I expected though. My friend and I used the boat for fishing, which worked out great because of all of the gear that we had.

The weight of this boat was a big issue. My friend and i are both 5'10" and around 170lbs, and pretty strong, but still had a hard time getting the boat on top of my mom's camry. The akward weight distribution of the boat caused it to want to hang off the back end of the car, which during loading, caused me to nearly break my knee on the front bumper.

In addition, I wanted to have a boat that i could put onto the car myself and go kayaking by myself, if i wanted to. But the weight of this boat caused me to HAVE to take a someone else along, regardless if they were even going to be in the boat or not.

Another issue is the material this boat is made out of. Polylink 3 (c) is a very durable, but extremely heavy material. I scratched the bottom of the boat and though it is repairable, it takes away from the nice finish of the boat. The material is not flexible in the sense that it can't be stored in certain positions. I have to constantly keep the boat on its side in our hot garage, which even though recommended, has caused the material to droop, which has affected its tracking slightly.

When the boat arrived at my house it had tons of scrapes and scratches all over the place, mainly on the deck. And the boat's cockpit rim was deformed in several places. The black cockpit rim lining was falling off and the plastic end caps of the steel tubes that kept the sharp ends of the tubes covered, fell off. And when i tried to fix the tube holder on the left side behind the aft seat, which was slightly bent causing the end cap to fall off, i sliced my right thumb open!

Originally, i stored the boat upside down on two saw horses, with the ends supporting the weight. This was just for one night and the decks already became distorted.

All in all, i liked this boat, but it was too heavy, drooped under heat, and could not be used effectivley in rougher waters. So, i am purchasing a Lincoln Two Lites tandem, which is much lighter, tracks a heck of a lot better, faster, much more durable since it is made of kevlar, can be used in a variety of waters, including ocean, and is more flexible regarding storage positions.

Though I did scrutinize the Loon 160T somewhat, it served its purpose for what it was intended to do. For that I give it an 8.

My wife and I purchased the Loon 160T recently after having rented one a few times and have almost only positives to report. While it may drift in strong current or wind, that is easily corrected with only minimal paddling adjustments (no rudder needed!). We have both been able to paddle it solo despite significant size difference (I'm 6'4", 230, she's 5'4", 120), although it is on the big side for her to handle alone on a longer trip. It has great space to carry gear, a cooler, or our dog (if she'll ever allow it). All in all, we are thilled with this purchase and are looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this great product.

This is our first kayak; we are former canoeists. We were looking for a tandem kayak that could be paddled solo. Price was a major factor, as was capacity and handling both tandem and solo. We love this kayak. The capacity is 500 lbs, and my wife and I come close to 450. She can lay back while I paddle, and it really isn't much more effort than going solo. It is VERY stable especially when compared to a canoe. We got it in red, which looks really sharp!

I followed the recommendation of many paddlers and bought a set of decent paddles. Aquabond seacludes (not seaquels) at about $120 each. The narrower blade takes a lot less effort. I have paddled many hours solo, and really enjoy it. I noticed that I like the shorter shaft solo, longer shaft tandem. Go figure.

One drawback is the weight. After two trips, I made a makeshift cart to get it from the van to the water, often a considerable distance. I've also noticed the tracking quirks that some others have posted. This is most noticeable in wind or chop, especially when paddling slowly. I'm tempted to get a rudder. That is why I did not rate it 10.

So, I really love this boat. However, If you can afford two kayaks and are able to transport them, then I would suggest the Loon 138T.

My wife and I bought our 160T about 2 years ago with minimal experience in the sport. Money, as always, was a serious consideration.

Mainly we just use it to put around in the local lakes, bays, and streams. It's extremely comfortable and handles quite well, either together or solo. We've been on rather fast flowing streams and in windy open lakes and have had no problems with tracking that others have mentioned here. (Our combined weight is about 260 and we carry very little gear, so it's not like we're low in the water.)

We are, however, in the process of replacing the Loon with 2 single kayaks. The reason for the switch is weight. We're both fairly small and taking the 160 out by myself can be a little bit of a bear, but my wife simply can't handle loading and unloading the boat from the car. Overall it's been great fun, I'd have to say it was well worth the money and a very nice kayak to use.

Our Loon does not have the rudder.

I bought my 16t for extensive cruises includind open water between keys in florida. I can carry alot of gear and can beach it and sleep inside it comfortable. I also fish extensively in it. It's not real fast,but i do 20+ miles a day very comfortable in it. I use it as a single most of the time and distribute the load. With 2 people aboard i put rear seat allthe way to the rear same with front seat inorder to keep bow high and don t have a problem with tracking. bow should not plow through water which really degrads tracking. I hasve a ford arostar van long wheel base. I fold down the rear seat pick up front of yak and place/drag into bacb. with bow high i slide yak into van up between front seats than i take a 4ft ladder and prop uo stern on ladder take to strong rubber tie down cords and strech between the rear door bolts on either side pull ladder out place in van. Then I slide a coleman cooler under keel for stablity and away I go little or no real effot required. Using common sense and watching the weather I ll take it anywhere along the coast. A great boat for my needs I dont sleep with the sand fleas.

We spent a month researching canoes and kayaks for use at the Indian River inlet in Delaware. We wanted flexibility for 1-2 people (tandem), good straight line tracking, easy paddling, and stability but something that wouldn't be a slug in the water. I knew in the first 10 feet solo that the 160T was the right choice. We have had 1-2 and 3 people in the kayak and I observe easy paddling; resistance to the ocean winds; good stability; a great feeling of security; and the flexibility we wanted... sort of a high tech canoe with comfortable seats. The construction and hardware far superior to all of the other models we compared. There is plenty of room. Good tracking for the open water. I would want a through-hole so it could be chained securely and wish it was a little lighter for handling solo on the dock. Old Town is truly a superior brand and I am well pleased with the Loon.

After much searching the guys at REI talked us into a Loon 160T. We just went out on Lake Tahoe for the first time in a Kayak. Thanks REI, thanks Loon160T we had a great time. The Kayak was stable, it seemed fast to us novices, and easy to paddle. Looking forward to many years of fun!

I have taken my boat out for about twelve hours on the water, over the last two weeks, and I am very pleased. Like other people, I bought it because I wanted to take people out on the water with me. At first I used it on a placid strech of flatwater, and I was extreamly happy with it. Later I found that it didn't track well in the two foot swells that I was playing in, but while playing in one of my shorter Old Town "Otters" I realized that my friend and I were nearly equal in weight, and that where we had the seats set, the center of mass was too far forward, so today I moved the forward seat back 18", and it tracked and turned nicely in the choppy swells. I think I will buy the rudder to help alleviate the need for me to compromise my leg room so much. All in all I love it.

As an update to my reviews from last year, I have sold my 160T and purchased two singles. The weight of putting it on my Expedition was too much, even with some rollers, etc. Now I can go out anytime I want in a flash, and not break my back. If you understand what you are getting in terms of weight, this is a great tandem kayak (with a rudder, despite what others have said). If you have a bad or weak back, spend more money and get something lighter.

I purchased a 160 in May of 2001. I also own a Necky Zora Sport and a Perception Dancer to cover the touring and whitewater urges. I wanted to be able to get my kids and dog on the water, something you can’t do in a solo boat. The boat is heavy and is not easily car-topped without two people. It does not track like a ruddered sea kayak, nor does it carve like the Dancer. If one purchases the boat for those purposes they will not be happy, neither are their expectations realistic. I purchased the boat for flat water trips and fishing with my kids and dog. If that is your goal, there is probably not a better boat; certainly not for the price.

For pure recreation and day tours I really like the 160T. For any sort of performance you can do much better. The rudder pedal system is marginal - pretty sticky. The new models have solved this though. I usually take out the front seat, go with my Labrador, fly fish or watch wildlife on Texas lakes or slow moving rivers. Rudder is a must. It is very durable, slow but fun. It is heavy for a 16 foot boat. Pretty tough to car top alone which is my case until I can teach my dog to help me...not likely. Very affordable at $650.

I thought this kayak would work well as a solo based on some of the reviews. They were wrong. I really hated this boat. When out on a lake with a little wind and wave, it literally spun around and kept turning 90*. (I do not have a rudder.) It was a struggle every time a small wave hit the boat and would not remain straight. My husband and son also tried it as a solo. They are more experienced than I am but also had a lot of trouble with the tracking. It did handle better when they both rode tandem and paddled. It is now for sale and I'm looking for another brand of kayak.

Just got a 160T about a month ago. It has been used both single and double. The length to width ratio makes for a very stable kayak that is easy to paddle. It turns slowly without using special paddling and leaning technique which makes it well suited for lakes and mild rivers. It can easily be maneuvered with proper paddling technique and by leaning the kayak(opposite the direction you want to go). This kayak has plenty of room for day trips(cameras, snacks and cooler). The best part is that either paddler can attach their paddle to the kayak using the built-in paddle holder and relax while the other paddler propels the kayak. One paddler can easily paddle this kayak while the second person just relaxes and enjoys the scenery. When two people paddle this boat, it really goes good.

We live in Las Vegas, and I'm sure people will say where do you go kayaking there? We have Lake Mead and the Colorado River to play on. We have had had our Loon 160T for a little over a year. We go out just about every week and we love it. We have had it out on Lake Mojave in 35mph winds and 4' waves. (we were the only boat on the lake)it is very stable. We spend 8 to 10 hours on the water, and it is extremely comfortable to do so because of the seats. We bought it with the rudder and it does help when they are letting alot of water out of the damn and the current is strong. We have only been paddling for a year and a half, but I find it pretty easy to maneuver. The big cockpit is great for taking a boom box and cooler to enjoy the day. We had a Wilderness Systems Tandem before this, and there is no comparison to the 160T. We kept the skirt from the Wilderness, and added 7" to it at an upholstery shop and it works great! It keeps us dry and warm in 45 degree temps and 20 mph winds. We have a powerglide trolling motor with two golf cart batteries that allows us to run for 7 hours if we need to. It helps when you are fighting against a 9mph current. It allows us to take trips here that you normally wouldn't be able to in a kayak. If you are looking for a kayak that is stable, roomy, versatile, and comfortable your money is well spent.

I bought 6 Loon T-160s for our school biology program where we often take students from the 7th to 12th grades in the Mobile Delta, protected locales in Mississippi Sound, and in several small to medium size rivers. As far as tracking goes, it is one of the worst boats I have ever encountered when paddled tandem. Solo, it is not bad since you can raise the bow. The problem when paddled tandem is that the bow starts carving turns. You have to watch it very closely. Once the bow starts veering off course, it gets progressively harder to correct. Despite the tracking fault, it has still been a useful boat. However, in the future I may opt for more Old Town Discovery 164s (we have two), powered by kayak paddles. As a student boat that can do anything from carrying tons of sampling gear to wilderness camping in the Everglades, you can't beat the Discovery (as a student boat, not my personal preference). With kayak paddles my students in the canoes can easily keep up with the Loon T-160s, and they are not fighting the tracking problem.

My yak was purchase in July, my four yr. old son & I have a ball in it! So far I've had over 400lbs. in it,still floats great. Heavy out of the water, but in the water tracks great, easy to fish out of. The Old Town construction is A-1. This purchase was $599. Tandem paddling really requires teamwork, but is really fun when your paddling technique falls in place with your partner!

I just got my Loon T-160 a couple of weeks ago, and have already had the opportunity to use it twice. I did not buy the rudder with it, and have found that the kayak tracks very poorly with two people both paddling at the same time. I can get it to track with the stern person paddling, but not with the bow person paddling. I am going to get a rudder, and see if that helps with tandem paddling. Otherwise, I love it. I had an Old Town Penobscot 17 canoe before this, and find the kayak much easier to paddle for a longer period of time. If the rudder corrects the tracking deficiency, I will have to give the kayak a 10 out of 10 rating.

UPDATE As a follow up to my post of last week, I purchased a rudder kit for my Loon 160T from Old Town. The instructions were a little vague, but I got the job accomplished. The results were everything I expected. My son and I were able to paddle without any frustation, and the experience was highly enjoyable. I then took my 77 year old father out in it, and we had a great time. The only gripe I have with the boat is that I am sporting a sore back from the weight of lifting it onto my truck, but I knew before I bought it that it was not a lightweight. I am really happy with the kayak now.

Many years ago, my wife and I used to love kayaking at a friend's summer cottage in our Folbot 18 footer (now long gone). So last year, we decided to turn back the clock (in a manner of speaking) and bought an Old Town Loon 160T tandum kayak ... and we love it. It's well made, comfortable, very stable and tracks like a well-designed 16 footer should. We store and transport it on a light-weight canoe/kayak trailer (put out in "kit form") by Hart Designs of Excelsior, MN (see www.portagepal.com). Our Loon 160T was purchased with the optional rudder installed, but I've increased the surface area of the rudder about three-fold, using 1/8" aluminum sheet stock, and now it really responds quickly and nicely! I've also fabricated a removable side motor mount out of robust aluminum stock, and we can now cruise along at a nice clip with assistance from our Minnkota electric trolling motor when we're feeling lazy. The motor also helps a lot when paddling into a strong head-wind, especially after an active day on the water. We carry a Delco deep-discharge marine battery onboard for powering the motor, and can run at varying speeds for roughly two hours or better on a single charge. I also added two wide plastic wheels (built on an aluminum "U" frame) at the rear underside of the kayak (in place of the removable plastic skid), to make "wheeling" the kayak to and from the trailer a breeze. When you're our age, you have to think about these things! All in all, we're delighted to be back on the water after a number of years of land-lubbering, and the Loon 160T was our passport.

My husband talked me into the tandem. I wanted two singles. We've had it out about six times in three weeks and we love it. It tracks better on the "glass" water of the rivers than on the choppy bay, but part of it may be our inexperience. It also rides MUCH faster with bigger person in the back (We didn't know)! It is stable and has lots of room for whatever. We have the optional rudder which is great with 2 people in it. With only one person, you could get by without the rudder. I'd give it a 10.....but I still want a single also! We are car topping it now, but have a new van on order and are considering a trailer for hauling it. It IS heavy, and with the extra height of the van, may be difficult to throw up there (for me, anyway).

First tandem. Will not be last tandem. Very stable. Friggin' heavy!!! Dog loves it. I can pull my lab easily into the boat when I'm in forward seat. Bullet proof. Would not use in class 2. Perfect for flat water and class 1.

This is my (our) first kayak, and so far I (we :) love it! I, too, looked for a solo skirt and couldn't find one. But... our Loon has the optional rudder, and if the rear seat is slid forward for solo use, the rudder becomes unusable (the foot pedals won't adjust far enough forward). So, I usually leave the rear seat towards the back - even for solo paddling.

A great tandem open cockpit design, which allows ample room for two adults, or solo with enough gear to camp several days on the sand bars of your favorite river. Tracks fairly well and seems very stable. Seats are very comfortable with nice lower back support. The only gripe that I have is the problems that I have had tracking down a skirt designed for solo use (with sliding rear seat centered in the boat). Most tend to be the tandem skirts.