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deborah Viener Schnitzel Cookie Fairy Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 Beta Submissions: 0	Topic: Need boat advice Posted: 29 Jun 2008 at 6:56pm
	Arn and I are headed to the Middle Fork of the Salmon on Wednesday. I'm having a hard time deciding which boat to take --- the Diesel 65 or the Fuse 48. Levels should be about 3 1/2 feet and the trip is raft supported (space for gear in the boat is not a consideration). I've had the Fuse for about 2 weeks and it is proving to be a very sweet boat. I had a bad relationship with the Jackson Fun, so I'm hoping the Fuse and I form a different kind of bond. I'm a super nervous boater on new water and I suffer from PRSD (post-rapid stress disorder). So, the Diesel offers comfort, forgiveness and some piece of mind. I'm not a play boater, but would like to find my surfing "legs". Advice? Thoughts?
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Guests Guest Beta Submissions: 1	Posted: 29 Jun 2008 at 7:12pm
	I am always the advocate of play boats for trips like these. A Diesel might be a little more forgiving but you will probably not learn anything. I suspect that you would be fine on the Middle Fork with a Fuse and that you will learn more about edge control. If you are nervous, scout! You can probably paddle ahead of the rafts to scout something big. I have not done the Middle Fork. This is my general advice for any III-IV river run for you, Deb. If you want Middle Fork specific advice someone else might be better equipped to help you. So long as you are comfortable (in terms of both boating and feet/legs) in the Fuse, that is what I would recommend. I assume you guys are going with raft support. Rafts will be slow so you don't need to worry about hull speed for keeping up with others. I very strongly recommend the fuse. Edited by kayaktheworld - 29 Jun 2008 at 7:16pm
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dave Master Poster D4 Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4226 Beta Submissions: 6	Posted: 29 Jun 2008 at 7:57pm
	You could fit allot of cookies in the Diesel! Allot more than the Fuse! But if you want to have fun I would bring the Fuse. You can always throw it on the raft if you don't want to run a rapid and it is small enough to do so easily. Thanks for the cookie this weekend! Your local cookie bum, Dave
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sworcester Viener Schnitzel Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 Beta Submissions: 0	Posted: 29 Jun 2008 at 8:45pm
	Deb, Are you guys going with the De Riemers? If so take the play boat if you are comfy in it.. They provide expert guidance (as you know) on the bigger drops if you ask. If you're doing a private trip, and are the only kayakers, I'd take the diesel. Have a great trip you two, Steve
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justin Big Boofer Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 675 Beta Submissions: 0	Posted: 30 Jun 2008 at 1:22am
	Deb, If I were you I would take the fuse. If anything looks too dificult to run, you can just lash the playboat to the raft and enjoy the ride from the safety of it. I believe that there is some great surfing to be had on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. I hope you have a blast there no matter what you decide to paddle.
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