I
managed to get hold of a Pyranha S7 a few weeks ago and manged
to squeeze myself into it for a quick spin out on my local
wave. The outfitting will be familiar to anyone who has used
any of the other boats in the recent Pyranha range.The quick
and easy adjustment of the seat and thigh braces allow you
to trim the S7 quickly and the now obligatory ratchet backrest
make getting comfortable a breeze. The boat comes supplied
with a bag full of foam, a water bottle and the famous Pyranha
sponge.
The
ends of the S7 are quite slicey and as a result flatwater
bowstalls and cartwheels are relatively easy with the higher
volume around the cockpit of the kayak making it feel balanced
when on end. Probably the area in which the S7excels is in
the wave. There's plenty of hull speed to get on those big
water waves. The generous amount of rocker in the bow and
stern allow this boat to spin and stay on the wave without
digging in. In addition to its loose hull which provides great
spins, and its ability to carve is superb, allowing you to
control your speed and position on the wave. Both ends of
the S7 are very well balanced. I never experienced the bow
wanting to dive or the stern sinking when in fast moving water.
In
summary I felt this boat has all the charateristics of a good
boat, offering a balance of comfort and performance, and although
it is not a brand new design it can't really be knocked as
an allround kayak.
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