: It would help to know a little about your height/weight, experience
: and how you plan to paddle it.
: You could email Nick Schade direct, but by all means let us know
: what you decide and why.

6'1", 160 pounds, play boat (as not in loaded touring, Coho for that) everything from small lakes to the west side of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. From my time in Chicago and paddling regularly, good play waves are not that regular but appreciated when they do occur. I have a good solid roll and enjoy paddling when the small craft advisories are out. and find the Coho to be very very stable but one of my problems is windage when the winds are high. Too much exposed boatfor the wind to grab on to and push me around given my weight.