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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).

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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