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Jackson Kayak Flow

1 September 2023 / / 0 Comments

Jackson have a new boat out, the Jackson Kayak Flow.

The Jackson Kayak Flow is a river running creek boat that is designed to take your paddling to the next level. The perfect combination of confidence where you need it, and sportiness when you want it. Whether you are just starting out or pushing the boundaries with Class V, this boat will take care of you with a shorter, lighter, sporty ride! Want a modern creek boat rocker profile without all the weight and volume? The Flow is just what the doctor ordered. It has a full-on creek boat hull with a slimmed-down deck and shorter length for a lighter, nimble, easy-to-turn, easy-to-boof, easy-to-carry experience with maximum maneuverability.

Jackson Kayak

Features:

  • Full planing hull
  • Super high-rockered design–both bow and stern
  • Lots of legroom for all-day comfort
  • Forgiving sidewall and deck shape for a forgiving, confidence-inspiring ride
  • Sleeker, shorter, lighter, and lower volume than a full-on creek boat
  • Jackson Kayak’s Bees Knees Thigh Hook System (Patented) for increased contact and control in the thigh brace area. 
  • Jackson Kayak’s Uni-Shock Bulkhead System (Patented) – the highest shock absorbing system on the market.
  • Jackson Kayak’s Sure-Lock Backband System (Patented) – the lightest, most user-friendly system that can be adjusted anywhere
  • Jackson Kayak’s Warranty Program

Specification:

Length 8ft 5″
Width 26.75″
Volume 77 Gal (US)
Paddler weight Range 120 – 200 lbs

Dagger Code Vs Mamba

11 July 2023 / / 9 Comments

The Mamba has been around since 2005 with a major revamp in 2012. The Code is Dagger’s newest kayak and has been designed to take the place of the Mamba in the line up.

Dagger Code
Dagger Mamba

In following table I have listed the three main sizes of the kayaks and matched although some of the dimensions of a say a middle of the size range Mamba could also be easily compared against the smallest Code.

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Spade Kayaks – Barracuda

27 March 2023 / / 0 Comments

The new Barracuda from Spade Kayaks is 274cm long with a width of 6cm and a volume of 217 litres. The half-slice boat is designed to be fast.

Spade Kayaks - Barracuda
Spade Kayaks – Barracuda
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Spade Kayaks – Starfire

27 March 2023 / / 0 Comments
Spade Kayaks - Starfire
Spade Kayaks – Starfire

The Starfire from Spade Kayaks is 245cm in length with a width of 6cm. Weight runs at 16kg with a volume of 200 litres.

Spade Kayaks – Starfire

The Starfire is designed for paddlers with a weight of 35 – 70kg.

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Liquid Logic Kayaks – RMX 76

15 March 2023 / / 0 Comments

The third of three kayaks released by Liquid Logic is a smaller version of the RMX (the updated Remix).

Liquid Logic Kayaks - RMX 76
Liquid Logic Kayaks – RMX 76

The RMX 76 as you could proably guess has a volume of 76 US gallons. It is 9 foot long and is recommended for paddlers betwene 80 to 180 lbs.

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Liquid Logic Kayaks – The Sweet Ride

15 March 2023 / / 0 Comments

Liquid Logic have released deatils of three new ww kayaks inclucing this one, The Sweet Ride.

Liquid Logic Kayaks – The Sweet Ride

At 9 foot long is is one foot longer than the Hot Whip. It still has a slicey stern but has a greater overall volume of 72 gallons (US).

Liquid Logic Kayaks – The Sweet Ride

Paddler weight recommendations sit at 120 to 240lbs.

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Liquid Logic Kayaks – The Hot Whip

15 March 2023 / / 0 Comments

Liquid Logic have released details of three new whitewater kayaks including The Hot Whip.

Liquid Logic Kayaks - The Hot Whip
Liquid Logic Kayaks – The Hot Whip

Yes it is a half slice with a volume of 62 gallons (US) and a length of 8 foot.

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The All-New Dagger Vanguard – Walkthrough

1 March 2023 / / 0 Comments

The Dagger Vanguard has been offically launched today. Check it out.

The All-New Dagger Vanguard – Walkthrough

Dagger’s Vanguard is here to transport you into a new realm of whitewater performance. This fresh design paddles more like a creek boat than a long boat, yet offers the speed, agility and elegance of a 12’ kayak. A barrier-breaking and high-performance kayak, the Vanguard paddles like nothing else on the water!

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Pyranha Firecracker – First Impression Review

26 February 2023 / / 3 Comments

Recently I got to tryout Pyranha’s latest river-play half slice, the Firecracker.

Pyranha Firecracker - First Impression Review
Pyranha Firecracker – First Impression Review

The Firecracker has been hotly awaited since it was first announced at the Paddle Sports Show back in 2022. There were lots of questions about the boat and how it sat within Pyranha’s line up, not least how it stacked up against the Ripper and Ripper 2. It’s fair to say it split opinion between those who were struggling to see the point of it, and those who were really looking forward to it. I have to admit I was on the more sceptical end of things.

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Zet Ninja

15 February 2023 / / 0 Comments

One boat to the rule them all. That is how Set are billing the new Ninja.

Zet Ninja
Zet Ninja
Zet Ninja

ONE BOAT TO RULE THEM ALL!!!

A boat that transcends genera and style.  A boat 5 years in the making.  A boat that will unlock your inner river, NINJA!

Sweet lines, Good times, High performance

If you’re looking for one boat that does it all, then look no further than the Zet Ninja. Our most versatile creek boat yet.  The brainchild of extreme paddler Honza Choutka, the Zet Ninja is the boat to use when the rivers are steep and technical,  when you want to win races or when you just want to have some fun throwing it down while mashing through rowdy bits in complete control.

The Zet Ninja has taken more than 5 years to develop and has been tested by numerous world-class paddlers. It has excellent stability in squirrely water and features a fast, nimble planing hull. Its progressive bow makes it smooth to boof and skips over the top of different river features. Just the right amount of stern rocker makes stern squirts possible and horizontal and vertical eddy turns easy. The Zet Ninja is fast and fun. It will make you feel just like the river ninja, you know you are.

Zet Kayaks

Specification:

Length 274cm

Width 68cm

Volume 322l

Weight 21kg

Paddler Weight 75 – 110kg

Pyranha Kayaks – Firecracker

15 February 2023 / / 1 Comment

The Firecracker is Pyranha’s latest Half-Slice kayak and is available in three sizes. 232, 242 and 252. The 242 is available at dealers now. The smaller 232 and larger 252 will be released at a later date.

Pyranha Kayaks – Firecracker

This is Pyranha’s answer to the new Apex and Waka half slice kayaks and it looks great.

Here is what Pyranha has to say about the new Firecracker:

Explosive, downriver freeride energy that everyone can enjoy! The Firecracker is a compact half-slice to whip into every micro-eddy, snap onto every wave, and get vertical everywhere – no matter who you are, you’ll be able to throw this around, sky-gaze, and have the comfort and confidence to nail that new move.

• Compact and lightweight half-slice design.
• Spinnable, surfable, stable planing hull.
• A bow that stays dry downriver, but you can still get down and party with.
• Enjoy explosive moments of fun and relax without consequence between them.
• Rolls easy so you can try new tricks again and again until you stick the landing.
• Next-generation ergonomics for all day comfort
• Don’t just unlock the river, blow the doors off
• Full Stout 2 outfitting

Pyranha KAyaks

Interested? Let’s see the Pyranha Firecracker in action:

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Verus Kayaks – Quantum Outfitting Walkthrough

8 February 2023 / / 0 Comments
Verus Kayaks - Quantum Outfitting Walkthrough
Verus Kayaks – Quantum Outfitting Walkthrough

George Fiske from Verus Kayaks takes a walkthrough of the Quantum kayak outfitting system.

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