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Gangsta

Waka
Overall
88%
Gangsta
Manoeuvrability
100%
Linear speed
100%
Turning
83%
Stability
100%
Boof
67%
Lightness
100%
Outfitting
67%
Material resistance
50%
Good for beginner
83%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
100%
Good for steep creeks
67%
Good for big volume
83%

Paddler weight range

from 75 to 85 kg

Good

Fast and easy to control especially on big water. Very stable and keeps the line very well

Bad

The length of the kayak (9ft) could be a problem in very small and technical rivers.

Naga

Dragorossi
Overall
86%
Naga
Manoeuvrability
83%
Linear speed
100%
Turning
100%
Stability
67%
Boof
100%
Lightness
83%
Outfitting
83%
Material resistance
67%
Good for beginner
100%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
80%
Good for steep creeks
100%
Good for big volume
83%

Paddler weight range

75-85 kg

Good

This canoe is very easy to maneuver and turn, especially at low speeds. Even without significant boofing, the tip rocker tends to overwhelm everything. Its linear speed is on par with all current fast canoes. It's definitely a good choice for waterfalls. The very wide cockpit at knee height makes getting in and out of the canoe very comfortable.

Bad

The only negative I've experienced, accustomed to the Phoenix, is the lack of tail grip during turns; if you want to change direction at speed, the tail tends to drift, making the maneuver slow. Boofing is also limited due to the considerable length and surface area of ​​the tail, but it certainly can't be said that the canoe doesn't boof well.
The cockpit and the volume around the knees are decidedly large, and the spray skirt is quite exposed to impact with the paddle shaft (which could shorten the life of the spray skirt).

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