easier to manover over the rapids
because it is thiner and easier to manoeuvre
more maneuverable
because
ENCLOSED TOP SIDE
I paddle whitewater in an open canoe and have found that it takes more skill to paddle a given rapid than it takes for a kayaker. That's why there are so many more kayakers and why so few open boaters run the really challenging (read dangerous) drops.
Better in whitewater.
More manoevrable, and less likely to sink!
I have seing it on tv.
low in the water - easier to control - better balance
I Know.
