What is the difference between an upturned bow and “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 when both ends 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.
