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Kayak Comparison – Dirigo vs Pungo

Posted on May 10, 2010 By Tom 25 Comments on Kayak Comparison – Dirigo vs Pungo
Paddling

New Kayaks

I’ll admit it – I have a yard full of kayaks. I’ve got three Perception Torrent sit-on-top whitewater boats that I’ve had for over ten years now. In the past year I’ve bought two decked recreational kayaks, and have been storing my nephew, Chip’s boats, as well. I’ve been paddling the Old Town Dirigo 120 and the Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 for about a year now, and have come to some conclusions about them. Ultimately, I think I like the Dirigo better, and here’s why…

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New(ish) Kayak – Old Town “Dirigo”

Posted on August 10, 2009 By Tom No Comments on New(ish) Kayak – Old Town “Dirigo”
Gear, Paddling

I bought my first kayaks when I started working in Spartanburg Five, eleven years ago. The Perception Torrents have been great, fun boats, but there are several problems. First, these are wet boats. There are self-bailing holes in the bottom, so you are constantly sitting in water. Secondly, there isn’t any storage to speak of. … Read More “New(ish) Kayak – Old Town “Dirigo”” »

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