The G-129 Solo is a nice little pack-style canoe. It is stable and the keel makes it track like a longer hull. Definitely add a seat pad because the aluminum seat is cold to sit on. The front deck reflects a lot of sunlight, but this can be blacked-out with black tape or paint that is appropriate for aluminum.
Grey Owl Scout model - I own several canoe paddles including some expensive composite bent-shafts. My Grey Owl Scout gets the most use though. The features I value are; narrow blade width, small shaft diameter, and light weight (it is only a few ounces heavier than the composites). The price cannot be beat either.
