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note Boats with good down the line speed....? New

Forum: SurfZone
Date: Dec 05 2005, 4:35 GMT
From: vackalicious

I'm thinking about picking up a new boat sometime this next year.  I want to try and demo as many as I can before I buy.  I'll probably give Vince's Reaction a go here pretty soon, but I was hoping to demo some other boats also.  

I'm looking for boats that are fast down the line since a lot of these Cali beach breaks have a tendency to pretty walled during large swells (plus I just like going fast). Just throwing some names out there would help me, because I see all these different boats but can't find any information on the strengths and weaknesses.  I'm looking for relatively short hp boats but still pretty fast.

Thanks
Vic

Wish I could have made it to Jalama but unfortunately finals took priority.  Hopefully next year!  Hope to see some great barrel pictures from this year!!!

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note If you want fast you have to go Mako kayakingzinger New
disagree weak... <NT> ericon New
feedback Explain? kayakingzinger New
more Why is this boat any better than a Mega Maverick or any other surf kayak etc. ericon New
feedback The Mako kayaks and skiis are fast kayakingzinger New
note I'm looking for maneuverability also with speed being just a bit higher in priority... vackalicious New
note Then you need to be hooking up with Vince kayakingzinger New
th_up I would love to find the same thing in a kayak. ericon New
feedback I have an epic too kayakingzinger New
more I do love the kayak... ericon New
note The fastest, best carving kayaks are... JBonaventure New
more I do agree to a point...There are some others worth trying.. DemanyS New
th_up Great points, Demany!  DEMO everything...that you can for sure. <NT> vinceshay New
question Vince. What is the link again to your web site? want to look at the reaction again... <NT> ericon New
feedback New Boats byrondesign New
note If down the line speed is a priority the ICY Mako is worth a look. rfulcher New
smile Definitely skill has a lot to do with it... vackalicious New
idea Here's a couple of sense from another not so skilled paddler.. rollmickeyover New
angry Oops, I belive that should be "cents". Must be late! <NT> rollmickeyover New
warning HA, HA!!! Stick to the black stuff Mickey, those broken paddles have obviously scrambled your mind... <NT> chris-uk New
idea You would have thought I'd done better with that. After all, I was stirred...not shaken"! <NT> rollmickeyover New
note Man at 155# you have a bunch of boats to pick from..if you fit. rfulcher New
th_up Good news!  Thanks. <NT> vackalicious New
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