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Raptor

ZET

Overall

59%

Manoeuvrability

83%

Linear speed

50%

Turning

67%

Stability

67%

Boof

67%

Lightness

83%

Outfitting

67%

Material resistance

67%

Good for beginner

67%

Good for intermediate

80%

Good for advanced

60%

Good for steep creeks

67%

Good for big volume

67%

Paddler weight range

This boat is good for beginners, intermediate and advanced paddler who likes big volume rivers. Good for paddler between 70 and 90 kg, while the little sister 'veloc' could be good from 60 to 70-75 kg.

Good

Good feelings in big water and good speed in waves thanks to the flat bottom and the low profile tail. The weight is nicely about 1-2 kg below the average.

Bad

The rails make the boat a bit harder to control in rocky creeks. The outfitting is not very comfortable especially for the legs. The boof in drops with an entry slope are much harder because of the low tail profile.

Ace of Spade

Spade Kayaks

Overall

51%

Manoeuvrability

67%

Linear speed

50%

Turning

67%

Stability

83%

Boof

50%

Lightness

50%

Outfitting

67%

Material resistance

50%

Good for beginner

83%

Good for intermediate

80%

Good for advanced

40%

Good for steep creeks

67%

Good for big volume

33%

Paddler weight range

Good kayak for the beginner and intermediate paddler in rivers up to class IV. Fits kayakers from 70 to 85 kg.

Good

Easy to control. It keeps the line easly even on the side. Good lateral stability. Very stiff material.

Bad

The material is still very heavy and new (not long term tested). It feels a bit hard to turn comparing to the Recon 93 and the nose is a bit hard to lift. The shape of the sides is not suitable for the advanced kayaker that like to drive the boat with the sides. However beginners could like this feature because the boat result easy to drive.

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