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REVIEW: Pyranha Firecracker vs. Jackson Antix 2.0

REVIEW: Pyranha Firecracker vs. Jackson Antix 2.0

We are now living in the golden age of hull design. When it comes to playful half-slices, choosing between the Jackson Antix 2.0 and the new Pyranha  Firecracker is a matter of splitting hairs. Both boats are phenomenal to surf, easy to squirt, and stable enough...

REVIEW: Jackson Gnarvana v. Pyranha Scorch

REVIEW: Jackson Gnarvana v. Pyranha Scorch

Side by side, the Medium Gnarvana and Scorch hulls look very similar dimensionally, though there are some subtle differences that uniquely affect each boat’s performance. The biggest similarity between the boats appears to be their ample bow and stern rocker. When...

REVIEW: Jackson Rockstar V

REVIEW: Jackson Rockstar V

The new and improved Jackson Rockstar is by far the best playboat I've ever paddled. With the square bow of the 2016, and the stern volume of the 4.0, it creates an incredible mix of easy paddling and big air. There’s nothing more to be said other than it is the best...

REVIEW: Jackson Antix 2.0

REVIEW: Jackson Antix 2.0

Have you been getting after your local stouts? Paddling your creek boat day after day, hiking that fifty pound pig back to the top of the run just to plop back down and do it again? Getting bored hitting the same three boofs over and over in a boat designed to be...

REVIEW: Pyranha Scorch

REVIEW: Pyranha Scorch

Spring time is here in Colorado, and with it comes the two things we’ve been waiting for all winter; the water, and the new Pyranha Scorch! The very fine people at Rocky Mountain Adventures just got their Scorch Large demo in and they were nice enough to let me take...

REVIEW: Kokatat Hustler PFD

REVIEW: Kokatat Hustler PFD

Most PFDs for kayaking are too bulky or are in the way most of the time. Well not anymore! I first tried out the Hustle, by Kokatat, at M-Wave last October and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect vest for playboating or lower consequence days because of its low...