: You are asking a bit much for one boat. River kayaking is very
: different fro
: open water and the characteristics required are quite different.
: This is especially true for a fast boat. Generally in rivers you
: are looking for a short boat with a lot of beam to maneuver
: quickly. Speed requires length and a narrow beam.

: You haven't mentioned experience and that is a factor too.

: If you are comfortable in a boat, you might look at the CLC Artic
: Hawk. If that is too much boat due to the narrow beam, take a
: look at a Pygmy Merelet.

: Eric

Depends a bit on the river.
If it is skinny and twisting with rocks you need a short kayak with plenty of rocker
If it is deep water and clear then little rocker and long and skinny will do.
JohnK