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Review Detail
Overall rating
4.8
Design
5.0
Perfomance
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value / Money
5.0
I'm into my third season with my Habitat now and for the money I don't think i can find something I like better. Next year when I replace my creekboat it will likely be another Habitat.
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About Me
Class III-IV Paddler, lots of river running, some creeking, some overnighting
Pros / The Good
The Habitat 80 is a really neutrally good boat. It has absolutely no bad habits. This is not a boat that is going to surprise you in a sticky situation. Its relatively quick, turns well, boofs well, resurfaces well. I've found it to be a big confidence builder. It holds a pile of gear in the back if you feel like going overnight too. The outfitting package that comes with the Habitat is perfect. 45 minutes in your living room and you can set up the Habitat like a Cadilac. There is enough foam with it to really pad out the foot and ankle area.
Cons / The Bad
Like every Confluence boat I've seen recently, the plastic sucks. It is very soft plastic and gouges very easily. I also have a Bliss-Stick and a Liquid Logic, both of these have significantly tougher plastic than my Habitat. The good news about soft plastic is that its easy to fix if you bash it in. The bad news is that 30 minutes on a car rack and your boat is conforming to the crossbars (regardless if its upside down, right side up or on its side!).
Recommend
Yes
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