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9R XL

Pyranha
Overall
65%
9R XL
Manoeuvrability
100%
Linear speed
83%
Turning
83%
Stability
67%
Boof
67%
Lightness
33%
Outfitting
50%
Material resistance
50%
Good for beginner
50%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
100%
Good for steep creeks
67%
Good for big volume
83%

Paddler weight range

from 65 to 80 kg.

Good

Very balanced boat. The high nose allows good boof and the speed is impressive. Easy to drive.

Bad

The weight of the kayak is for sure the biggest problem. The rails also can be hard on rocky creeks.

Phoenix

Wave Sport
Overall
100%
Phoenix
Manoeuvrability
100%
Linear speed
100%
Turning
100%
Stability
83%
Boof
100%
Lightness
83%
Outfitting
100%
Material resistance
100%
Good for beginner
83%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
100%
Good for steep creeks
100%
Good for big volume
83%

Paddler weight range

70 - 90 kg (92 gallons)

Good

The Phoenix is fast, spinning like a top, but when goes fast, it stabilizes and it is easy to drive it safely even in difficult water. The very high nose allows you to skip most of the waves without even boofing. The short tail allows you to jump without touching the rocks on the bottom, turn quickly and do not lose control in the waves. When it lands from the boof it accelerates and glide in a surprising way.

Bad

The tail rails are quite marked and sometimes they might be felt if you are missing the right inclination of the boat.

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