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Re: Tell us; we could use a good laugh.
By:Brandon
Date: 5/8/2000, 11:29 pm
In Response To: Tell us; we could use a good laugh. (David)

I paddle a pyranha micro 230. Yeah, I get the weirdest looks, let me tell ya, but here's why its been the most perfect boat for me: with my weight and height, there isn't a playboat on the market that i've paddled with anything resembling comfort. i know "access" comes at a price, but I do enjoy being at least mostly free from intense pain. the 230 fits as well as any bigger boat i've owned: freefalls, descentes, etc. its great on class V, especially super technical steeps, obviously, but pretty much everything i've paddled its done nicely. AND...(and here's the nice part), i can still squirt, splat, rocket-move all day, get the occasional wave-wheel and cart-wheel in the right holes. it front surfs steep breaking waves like mad, although i can't flat spin on a green wave, or cart-wheel in flat water like today's hottest playboats, it's an incredible all around craft for me. although i don't think there are any pictures of me in that particular boat, check out my buddy's website for some cool stuff on our hobby.

Messages In This Thread

stitch and glue expedition single
Brandon Nelson -- 5/7/2000, 1:14 am
Re: more thoughts
lee -- 5/8/2000, 7:26 pm
Re: more thoughts
lee -- 5/9/2000, 2:12 am
Tell us; we could use a good laugh.
David -- 5/8/2000, 4:31 pm
Re: Tell us; we could use a good laugh.
Brandon -- 5/8/2000, 11:29 pm
a boat for the big guy and his gear.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/8/2000, 1:35 pm
Re: 200# of gear
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/8/2000, 9:13 am
Re: stitch and glue expedition single
Ken Sutherland -- 5/8/2000, 1:53 am
Re: The Big Pygmy! *Pic*
Mike Hanks -- 5/8/2000, 12:04 am
Re: check specs
Randy Knauff -- 5/7/2000, 11:59 pm
Re:230#+200#+65#=495pounds
lee -- 5/7/2000, 10:19 pm
Re: stitch and glue expedition single
David Blodgett -- 5/7/2000, 8:19 pm
Re: stitch and glue expedition single
Randy Knauff -- 5/7/2000, 6:34 pm
Re: stitch and glue expedition single *Pic*
Greg Hicks -- 5/7/2000, 2:15 pm
Re: stitch and glue expedition single
Roger Nuffer -- 5/7/2000, 1:22 pm