We literally trashed a Royalex Dagger Legend. The bow split open in several places. One Royalex Dagger Venture showed considerable abuse too – deep gouges and cuts….
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by Cliff Jacobson
Hello, Alv:
Recently returned from the Snake River in the Yukon. It was very low and boy did we trash our canoes. First, I have to say that your boats are incredible. We literally trashed a Royalex Dagger Legend.
The bow split open in several places. One Royalex Dagger Venture showed considerable abuse too–deep gouges and cuts with the spongy interior substrate showing. Each night we would turn over the folding canoe, and with much trepidation, look for “the damage” and an area to repair. There was none. Other than a few scratches–which you really had to look for–this boat came through with flying colors. Frankly, we couldn’t believe how well these canoes take abuse. They are much more durable than any hard boat I’ve paddled. Seeing is believing. I am impressed! Anyone who thinks your boats aren’t tough enough for a mean expedition, should contact me. I might add that your canoe was the fastest of the bunch and it turned quickly, even with a load. My friend, Jim Mandle, who is very experienced, paddled it almost exclusively with another man who was simply awful. Jim told me that your boat was so forgiving, that it saved the day on many occasions.
Best,
Cliff
Cliff Jacobson
Freelance Outdoors Writer & Outdoors Consultant
Custom Canoe Expeditions Into The Far North
