Freedom Tripper 17 - Modern Asymmetrical Tripping Canoe

The narrow beam on the Freedom 17 makes it a superb canoe for the experienced tripper. This beautifully fair asymmetrical hull, with the widest point 6" aft of the center, increases overall speed and makes paddling easier.

A nice detail found on all Freedoms is the spray rail molded into the hull half way between the sheer and the waterline near the bow. This deflects moderate sized waves and dampens the pitching motion in larger waves.

With slightly more rocker than most modern canoes, designer Steve Killing has managed to gain back the turning ability found in traditional canoe shapes without sacrificing the speed of the modern hull. It is ideally suited for wilderness trips and is surprisingly easy for experienced solo paddling.

Designer Steve Killing doesn't mind showing his bias - this is his favourite of the Freedom line. His family started out with a Tripper, used for one week canoe trips with two adults and one child in the middle. As the boys grew up, and the thrill of riding in the middle with the packs wore thin, they shifted to two canoes - one adult and one child in each.