I prefer bright colours but at least I have a good review I can bench mark some other models against.
But I don’t feel I need to do that.Is the Old Town Guide 119 a stable canoe for fishing and paddling? I am guessing a flexing effect of the Polyethulene material used in the Old Town molding from direct sunlight exposure. I guess Old Town used to make them in red and Green as well, but I have not seen any of those around for a while.Have fun on your trip this year with your friend!I’m looking at one of these on the used market. I am very familiar with Kevlar and it’s origins – you are very much correct; it is impressive and has many fantastic uses.I totally agree on the camo color of the Old Town Guide 119. 1. Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman . I looked at a many different makes and models, all way more expensive than the Old Town Guide 119. If you are canoeing with a couple buddies and they are both in solo Kevlar canoes using single bladed paddles you may find yourself just as fast or moving a little faster if you use a double bladed paddle.When using a two bladed kayak paddle in the Old Town Guide 119 I didn’t have any issues with stability when underway. If I do any modifications, like I plan to do to the seat, I’ll be sure to document what I do and share it here on this website.I really like the Old Town Guide 119. Compact and fun to handle, the Old Town Discovery 119 Solo one-person canoe is a longtime favorite of hunters, anglers, and recreational paddlers. Old Town Guide 158 Canoe.
That means it’s likely to turn easily and be almost too responsive when paddling… paddling with a traditional single bladed paddle.
Compact and fun to paddle, the Discovery 119 has been a popular choice for canoeists wanting to paddle solo, without having to transport and handle a 15 foot plus boat. For sale in our showroom we have a Used Old Town Discovery 119 canoe. Old Town's tough, three-layer molded polyethylene frame is designed to take a beating.
It has never been an issue for me. Take it from the words of experience.I have used a regular canoe paddle in my Old Town Guide 119 from time to time. Welcome to Old Town, makers of the finest canoes and kayaks. The OT Pack is a highly sought after canoe among solo trippers. I do use a shorter paddle though when using the traditional paddle, because I am sitting lower in this canoe and am closer to the water.In buying any canoe you should purchase based on your needs.
If you know how to take care and use a Kevlar canoe, as I am sure you do, it is going to last a very long time no doubt about it.
Don’t get me wrong, without that weight up there it feels fine to me and I have no worries, but I do have to admit having camping gear up front or even just a 5 gallon water container makes it far better than I could ever expect.However, coming along your site and reading about this review made me a bit more comfortable that there is something there which I also can use as a newbie.The Old Town Guide 119 is a great little canoe for the solo paddler… Not sure if it comes in blue.
However, there are a couple things…Thank you for this review. Thanks They used to be made out of a material called Ryolex, which I am sure you are familiar with and know is no longer available. I’m a big guy, 6’3″, 280ish.