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Very fast .Very nimble. Low center of gravity. Wind deflection is good. Mine has the slider seat and is extremely comfortable. Tracks good without the rudder. Accelerates quick. Hatch seals stink tho. Oh well. I can move this boat as fast or faster than any pedal drive I've seen. No lie. I have a recon 120 hd and a native slayer, and honestly, this boat trumps them in speed and maneuverability. Time is distance fishing tampa bay. I'll take the speed over anything else.

Bought this boat for beach launched tarpon fishing. Definitely love it! Tarpon aren't so glad.

I’ve bought the Trinidad Dagger second hand about 11-12 years ago. In that time I’ve found it to be excellent for stability even in wild ocean water. It handles large swell very well particularly if the forward paddler can power a bit to keep us riding swell. Landed many times in surf back onto the beach again riding some surf in is important to maintain direction, the rudder assists but both paddlers at times need to help. As others have mentioned not the fastest but it still gets along alright with two good paddlers. The length is great for stability and that that little added speed due to that little bit of extra width. Has enough storage. Only down side I can really say about the kayak is its weight. I am now getting a bit older (over 60) and getting it on top of the 4wd is not so easy. Started to use a hydraulic system but the weight of this is still on max parameters and needs manual assistance. A smaller vehicle would struggle with its length. The previous owner had a Ute and he had it over the cab via rail and then hanging over the end.
I’ve also utilised in river and lake which is very easy conditions for this craft. Large bodies of water I have been caught with strong winds and steerage is a bit of struggle, particularly if you are on your own. Best feature is its robustness and strength.

Every seams of my drysuit delaminated quickly.

Clearly a manufacture defect, taking water from rain..

It did not get covered by the "lifetime warranty" because of micro black dot in one arm they called mold.

Read carefully the warranty policy!

I'll never buy Levelsix product again

This boat is set up perfectly for inshore fishing in the South Louisiana marsh. Only thing I added is an anchor trolley.

Regarding the Easky 17LV

This was my first long-boat, but I tried out half a dozen different ones before settling on this one. None of them had the combination of features and characteristics this one does, in my opinion.

I was coming from a Wilderness Systems Pungo 120... extremely stable, ridiculously roomy and comfortable, and really nice tracking for a relatively short boat. I needed the comfort above all else, as I have seven inches of metal and plastic in my low back, stability second, and ease of egress third. With that back problem I can't roll the boat, so I have to "eject" (as my combat fighter pilot father put it) and reenter a righted boat. Generally I have to use a paddle-float reentry method of some sort, and this boat is absolutely ideal for that.

Likes:

-Stability- Hard chines has this boat doing wonderful things for my range and stamina. Edging results in really nice long-radius turns with minimal effort, while very aggressive edging brings MUCH sharper turns and puts this boat's secondary stability on magnificent display! With a cockpit skirt in place, lay this boat on it's side with a little speed on, and wing that paddle way out to the side of you... you will get some VERY impressive high-angle edging and wave riding. On a down-wind run, drop the skeg all the way out and "paddle-sail" to your heart's content... the primary stability will allow you to just enjoy the ride with very minimal effort. For rougher conditions, expect steady and predictable reactions to waves of any size from any angle. With my touring deck-load it is still very comfortable and easy to handle. I often take my radio-controlled tugboat out for the fun of it, and when the battery runs out it has to ride home on my aft deck. It weighs thirty pounds and sticks up nearly two feet... stability does take a bit of a hit with that much weight up that high, but it is still very sufficient for the task.

-Tracking- I dislike having to constantly fight a boat to keep it going the direction I point it... this boat does not have that problem until the wind gets quite strong. Until the skeg wore out, I could easily "trim" it for almost any wind conditions and direction. Touring with a deck load was a bit more challenging, but it was doable. When the skeg wore out I converted to a homemade rudder system. The bilge strakes, hard chines, and hard stem and stern give this boat the kind of tracking my wife and daughter both envy. Even without the skeg or rudder, it did well, although it was a handful with a touring deck-load. I built a rudder system in it that does very well, and the boat was already molded for a rudder system.

-Cargo/touring- Impressive. Simply amazing what can be packed into this boat. My daughter and I have been training for an 80+ mile trip for the last two years (she's 11 years old now, in her own 17 foot boat) and this boat is simply amazing! I have packed 9 days worth of food, clothes, water, and gear (including a folding beach chair!) INSIDE the boat! My back requires me to carry some extra comforts, so my deck bags hold an over-sized sleeping bag and pillows. It took some planning, but you can very comfortably and easily carry a weeks kit with no problems. The boat handles the weight beautifully... I scaled it at 386lbs (with me in it at 200lbs). With a dry weight of 67lbs, that's an impressive load... and it was all but un-noticeable. Obviously the behavior in waves was heavier, with more water on deck than otherwise, but speed, handling, and stability were almost unchanged. The fine bow and stern cuts the water and waves like nothing has changed. Glide-to-stroke is mildly reduced. Hull flexing can be felt, but I have been in waves I can't see over the top of and I was not concerned... it's a plastic boat... they flex.


Dislikes:

-Skeg- Although it worked well until it wore out, its control-ability leaves something to be desired. Yes it can be 'trimmed" for almost any weather or wind angle. Yes it has fantastic results for down-wind runs. No... it's not convenient or easy to do any of that with. The cleat is behind you, outside peripheral vision, and seldom is the line end where you left it last. The cleat tends to let the line slip no matter how hard you wedge it in there. You're constantly fidgeting with it to get the right trim. And God forbid you get sand in the pocket! The shock-cord "spring loading" extension is ridiculous if you have even the smallest bit of sand or grit in there. I've personally seen the skudder system having exactly the same problems... any grit at all and you cannot get the silly thing out. Mine finally wore out, so I removed it and built a rudder system. The skeg pocket was a pain too... when it left (I blanked over the pocket and cut it out) I got even more cargo capacity into my rear compartment.

-Day box- Love the box... great spot for all the little bitty gear one always wants along, but can never find in the dry bags... but was it too much to ask for it to be watertight, like the other two compartments on this boat? I really feel like this was a serious oversight in the design of these boats. Future project maybe... for now just make sure you waterproof everything.

-Original footpegs- As a locked footpeg, they weren't bad. As an unlocked, sliding rudder peg... they were AWEFUL!!! Completely unworkable, had to be replaced. Surprisingly, Amazon had a set that both fit the original bolt holes AND work amazingly well. Minor issue, but one that was important in the end.

I absolutely love this boat. I'm 50 years old. I expect it will last me the rest of my life, and probably well into my daughter's too. Well built, well designed (for the most part), with impressive capabilities.

Twist 1. My wife and I own 2 of them. Great fun and very practical to take onboard with us on our 26' sailboat. Used as dinghies to go ashore and as exploration crafts when at anchor. We stow away when not being used. Quick setup even with large volume manual pump. Break diwn equally easy. Top quality valves. One of the kayaks has had major issues with the glued seams coming apart. I repaired with contact cement with much effort. Figured it was worth a shot. Holding up OK but non repaired seams now giving way. I'll fix them and see how it goes. Shame to toss the kayak w/o trying something first. Too bad they are discontinued. Really don't want to buy a longer kayak which is why I'm fixing for now. They wag a bit when paddling but expected that and not a huge problem. Paddling technique can minimize wagging. We always use the skegs and of course they drag in really shallow water. We've had them in pretty rough conditions and they handled it fine. (We are not beginner paddlers) Customer service sucks for US customers. Pretty much non existent.

I’ve been searching for the perfect portable watercraft for quite some time and I think I may have found it with the MyCanoe Duo 2. Received it in fall 2022 but wasn’t able to take it out until March 2023 while on an RV vacation down in Arizona. Set up was a bit of a challenge, but I was just using the written instructions and hadn’t watched the video, so mostly my fault. Once assembled the middle webbing provided a nice support to portage the boat the 100 m to the water. Well balanced and easy to get up on the shoulders, I can imagine portaging this boat quite easily over mid-distances.

Paddling the boat was easy to adjust to. The seats are quite low to the bottom, and no space under them, so you can’t really kneel to alleviate butt soreness, but the seats were quite comfortable, and with one or both legs stretched out I was able to easily solo the duo using both a kayak paddle and canoe paddle. Boat tracked well even in the wind. I was soloing it with my 12 lbs dog sitting in front of me, and found the boat quite well balanced with that little bit of ballast in front. Wind did push the bow around a bit, but it wasn’t any more than any other canoe solo.

It’s certainly not the fastest boat out there, but it was very stable and easy to get in and out of even while standing briefly in the middle. Very cool design that folds up relatively small. It’s def not something that can be easily hiked around as even when all folded, it’s quite bulky and weighs 42 lbs. But for small vehicle or RV transport, it’s brilliant! I wish they had included a carrying bag with the boat as packing it up and then moving it around is kinda strange. The main boat folds up and then slides inside the floorboard piece with the seats… so the folded up package isn’t that stable. The main hull can slide out of the package and the detachable gunnels also will slide out all over the place too. Ideally, there would be a carry case to keep all this together. But if you’re just going car to boat, it’s fine.

I’ve had quite a few portable boats and this one is by far the best in terms of packability, usability, and stability. I’ve also got the origami kayak Oru Inlet, which is the same kind of folding design, much lighter at 23 lbs, and can fit and be carried in a backpack. However, it’s quite cramped and does not do well in waves. It’s also a much “wetter” boat. The MyCanoe Duo is superior in every way, but is larger and heavier when packed up. I’ve also paddled pack rafts like the Alpaca Mule which are the ultimate for packability, but less functional as a watercraft for speed and comfort.


in summary, the Duo is an amazing addition to the boat quiver and will be my go-to boat for RVing and road trips. The pup also enjoys paddling in it and I imagine that it would also be a great boat for two ppl. Not sure about durability, but only time will tell.

Happy paddling!

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I purchased a new Solstice GT Dec 22. This is a great kayak for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The kayak is very stable, but it is not very fast, and not very nimble, but is very reasonable in both regards. The I am 5'11 and 240 lbs and the fit is ok. If I was any thicker, I would recommend the Titan version. The newer Solstices have a small keyhole cockpit coming, that allow the knee braces to give you great contact with the boat,and in rough water, it gives you security and allows less water to buffet the skirt, or enter, but it requires slight maneuvering, with one leg at a time to enter the cockpit. It has remained relatively unchanged for many years and for that reason doesn't have some options that would make it more modern looking. There is no day hatch, and there is no indentation behind the cockpit for the paddle to rest in for enter and exit,like on some other kayaks like stellar. The rudder is helpful in turning this long kayak, and again though it is not very nimble, if you edge the kayak properly, the kayak will do what you want it to do. The kayak is a classic, well suited for calm or rough water. I have taken it out in both, mangroves and the gulf. It performed admirably. I would purchase this again.

I’ve owned this boat for almost 10 years. It’s absolutely amazing. The adjustable seat is comfortable, there’s ample room for storage, and it tracks decently well. The pontoon shape makes the boat very stable, but you lose a couple of inches in bottom clearance so shallows seem slightly shallower in this as opposed to a sit-in for example. This is rarely an issue, I’m just the type who likes to really explore so this minor limitation is something worth noting. By no means should it scare you away. The difference is hardly noticeable. All in all I’ve always preferred my boat to any of my friends’ kayaks because of the roominess and comfort. I‘ll paddle this boat until it falls apart. It’s an absolute blast and it will always hold a special place in my heart. It has allowed for innumerable adventures, and will be my go to boat for many more to come. I Absolutely recommend.