1999 - 2001, OutdoorPlaces. Buying the right canoe is a hard decision. If you are a first time purchaser, the task can be quite confusing.
Canoes come in a variety of materials, sizes, weights, and they all have unique purposes.
Buying the right canoe for your needs can be made a little easier if you know the right questions to ask. Materials Canoes are made from a variety of materials and they all have their separate merits. While one material may excel in whitewater conditions, another may be a better choice for flat water touring. The material used to make a canoe has tremendous impact on the cost. Recently, due to the weak Canadian dollar to the US dollar, American's are enjoying incredible pricing on materials that would be out of reach under less than ideal economic times.