I am thinking of doing a nice long flatwater paddle later in the year and was considering a Fjord Explorer. Realistically what sort of speeds (paddling and/or rowing) could I get out of it without killing myself ? I have had heaps of ultramarathon racing experience so I’m used to hard slogs but want to paddle fairly gently if possible. It would be carrying about 10 kgs of gear, plus my flabby butt.
The Denali Lama is listed as the same length as the Explorer but has a 4 inch upturn in the bow. Do you know the difference in the water line. Is the Explorer likely to track better and have less wind resistance for flat water paddling because of absence of the upturn?
thanks
BernieM
Sven
Thanks for the nice website. The Denali Lama is listed as 234 cm with water line of 175 cm. The difference seems to be due to the upturned stern and bow. The Explorer is the same external length as the Lama. If it perfectly straight then the maximum water line would be 234 cm or 59 cm longer than the Lama. Do you think that is close?
BernieM