Esquif’s Echo Solo Canoe in TFormex was a blast to paddle. If you are missing the days of Royalex in your life, this might be a good solo canoe choice. At 45 lbs, the Echo is still easy to lift with plenty of durability for rivers and lakes. We enjoyed the nice touch of wood trim which is standard in this model.

I personally will likely not own another thermoformed canoe because I find Northstar’s IXP layup superior in performance and long term durability. However, this comes with a price tag! So…TFormex may be a great choice for many. And of course, TFormex is repairable and can be outfitted. Something you can not do easily in a poly canoe.

Esquif are the real deal canoe lovers. Kudos to them for adding this great design to the market!