With all the downriver capability of its bigger sibling, the Legend 15 is better suited for tighter, more technical rivers and for switching between solo and tandem paddling. Capable of navigating class II-III rapids, it is nimble and responsive on rocky rivers and coastal bayous.
Being stable, light-weight and compact, it is popular among smaller tandem paddlers as well as solo paddlers, from whitewater enthusiasts to sportsmen looking for a stable platform from which to fish remote waters. The standard seating system allows the paddler to simply reverse the hull and paddle “backwards” to switch into a solo paddling position. The shallow arch hull and moderate rocker of this canoe allow for effortless exploration and unpredictable discoveries along the river.
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Design Features
Pros
Predictable handling
Can be padded in reverse for better trim with adult/child paddlers or solo paddler
Cons
Slower than swede-form hull
Pros
Paddling efficiency and speed in calm conditions
Higher final stability than flat bottom
Maneuverable when combined with moderate to extreme rocker
Cons
Performance degrades in rough waters
Lower final stability than shallow vee
Pros
Good balance between maneuverability and speed
Most versatile keel line
Cons
Reduced tracking than straight keel
Reduced speed than straight keel
Less maneuverable than highly rockered
Materials
Royalex® by Spartech®
Royalex® by Spartech® is a vacuum-formed sheet laminate consisting of external vinyl layers enclosing multiple ABS plastic layers and a foam core. Each sheet is designed specifically for the intended use of that canoe. All combinations are durable and moderately light-weight. It is resistant to impact, yet has "memory" that allows it to absorb impact and return to original form. Royalex® by Spartech® is repairable should the worst-case scenario ever occur.
*Colors may vary slightly from those shown. Color combinations will vary from those shown in catalog and are unique for each boat produced. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.
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