: Thanks for the suggestion on the older WW boats. After posting last night i
: found a place talking about them as beggineer boats oddly enough. I still
: don't have much of a handle on what class 1 and 2 rapids are, but i'll
: take the responces to indicate that the doubles aren't suitable for them

Sorry--class ii rapids are fast water with waves but few obstructions. On the Ocoee, it generally meant a bouncy ride but no big rocks to steer around (or at least the current keeps you away from them). Class iii requires being able to get away from rocks and out of eddies. Even in class i, I'd prefer a shorter "recreational" boat with storage capacity. And of course, some basic river training.

: but a canoe should be ok. This is terrible... i see a small flotilla in my
: future. :-)

Fate has brought you here.

Arlen