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So, I posted a review a while back with some of my initial impressions of the Everest, all things indicated this boat rocked. After a sweet 3 sunny days on the little white, I am still in awe of how much fun the boat is to paddle. I haven't been in a boat since the around the Green race, and Ira and I took a weekend trip over to Hood River to run the little white for a few days.
The biggest thing that I can say about this boat is how stable it is in funky water... It is not effected in the same ways that I felt funky water effected the Burn large, and even my beloved H3 255. The Everest is stable in two ways, I have noticed that as I come into pillows and seams the boat is really easy to keep pointed in the right direction and on the surface, while at the same time has plenty of ass on it so I am not scared of that stern edge digging in unexpectedly and giving me the windowshade of the back ender of doom.
The second thing I have really begun to love is the speed. This boat can accelerate really quickly, but I am lazy and don't like to take paddle strokes very often... So, I get this thing out in the flow and just kind of drive it down the river. It reminds me of the Gus, except infinitely easier to turn, and keep right side up. I loved the Gus for its speed and ability to carry through things without me paddling too much, but I often times found myself unable to turn as quickly as I wanted or upside down. This boat takes speed adds a sporty carviness and a ton of stability. The rocker is similar to the burn, but with the added volume for my big butt, I am able to paddle this boat pretty much exactly how I want. It is fun, safe, and confidence inspiring!
I can't wait for runoff, and another Summer in Norway... in the Everest
For reference, I am 6' 195lbs, and paddle Class V, whenever and wherever I can get out of work(Spring, summer, fall), or off work and my skis(in the winter)
Peace,
Amos
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