What is the difference between an upturned bow and a flat bow?
An upturned bow is a little better in whitewater, when the boat is unloaded or carrying normal-sized backpacks/rucksacks on the bow. The flat bow of the Explorer and Double Duck results when both ends are loaded heavily (such as having two people in the boat). If you’ve got each end of the boat loaded, you lose any benefit from the upturned bow, and – for carrying very heavy loads – we feel the flat bow of the Explorer is a little better.
