Jack Jones Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 So I looked up Buffalo on their website and they had some nice small solos. However, when I called they said they were out of materials for a while, were getting materials in some time in the next few weeks, did not maintain a showroom, and did not have a list of dealers. So....basically, I would have to trust what I see in a photo on the internet. Nope....not gonna do it. Does anyone own one of their products, or know of an outfitter that rents them? Also saw Raddison canoes on line. They looked interesting, but most dealers appear to be in the New England/Upper Midwest area. Anyone have experience with those? I'm a hand on kind of guy when it comes to shelling out hundreds of dollars for a product. I know out here there are few retailers that allow demos, but at least would like to see them. "Thanks to Mother Mercy, Thanks to Brother Wine, Another night is over and we're walking down the line" - David Mallett
Wayne SW/MO Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I believe the the Kings River Outfitters uses them. I've also seen some on the Buffalo, but I don't remember any names. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Justin Spencer Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I've got some old 16 foot buffalo's. No longer in great shape but they do float and don't leak. You can have one for $100 bucks. I solo them by turning the boat around and sitting in the back seat. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
Gavin Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Buffalo makes a decent canoe...I've only had experience with the 16' tandem and its a good boat...no idea about a Radisson...I'd avoid Buffalo's 10 solo model though..its just too small.
ollie Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I dunno know about that Gavin. Wacky worm has a couple of the piros in 10 foot set up with a seat on them and for calmer water they aren't too bad. I wouldn't recommend them for much more than that though. I too would stick with a longer version however. If you need to look at one you probably have to go down to Arky land where they make them. I have heard nothing but good about them. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
woodman Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Check out the Bear Mountain canoes (their wood)... http://www.bearmountainboats.com/_canoes.htm http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/
gotmuddy Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 I have a 16ft buffalo that I solo. I like it alot. I built a seat that sits right in the middle of the canoe. We have had the buffalo for 3 years or so. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you.
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