looking at a new boat
i am going to austria(the river inn) and doing grade 4 rapids also i will be doing the upper dart in somerset. i do grade 3 rivers at the moment
i want to be able to do tail squits and basic stuff like that
i am about 5 feet 4 inches an weigh about 50 kg
i am 14 so would like to be able to grow into it

i have been looking at the necky mission anyone have one
any other suggestions

thanks
torsten

check out a wavesport deisel, if you are looking for more of a river runner/ creeker.

Considering your weight the Mission might work for you. A mate of mine has one and it doesn't work for either of us. He's about 75 kg and I'm 85kg. I've paddled it several times and even after some modifications to the boat, it still wasn't the greatest. Check out this post:

playak.com/index.php?option=com_joomlabo...107&id=8325#8325

I find the tail pretty grabby on the Mission, hence the seat modification which we did.

The EZG series is pretty good. I've got the 60 and am super stoked with it. Took it down a pretty large volume river this weekend and it's great. For playing and river running I would highly recommend. I think the 50 gallon model would suit you pretty well. The parting line is a little higher than a full blown play boat so it won't catch edges as easily. Extra length makes it a little quicker which is good for important ferries. It plays very well considering. Cartwheels are very easy and stable on flat and in a hole. Aerial moves require a larger/faster wave and will never be as dynamic as a full play boat. Looping is still possible. I can flat water loop mine, haven't had the chance to try in a decent hole yet.

playak.com/kayaks.php?id=279

That said, there are loads of other good boats out there. Depending on your wants and needs. Dagger RX, Jackson Fun series etc....

The Diesel is great for it's chosen market, but you won't (shouldn't..) be able to do stern squirts with it.

Best advice. Demo as much as you can.

demo a wavesport ez there ace

I highly recommend the EZG series. They are nicer than the EZ series. I have paddled both lots and much prefer the EZG. I also have taken it down bigger volume water. I am right at the top of the weight range in the 50 and I got squirted around a bit more than the others but it was a great boat. I love it.

I have a brand new Pyranha recoil size medium selling for very cheap... it may intrest you... drop me an email if you're interested. [mail address protected from spambots with javascript]

Personally it sounds you are asking alot for one boat. For alpine water I would look at the SevenOs/m I personally love that boat great river runner good playboat, my girlfriend has pinched it off me and took it out to austria last May in Uber floods got on well with it. the recoil is the newer version

I took out a CR125 and it is an awsome river runner not as playful as the sevenO BUT a better river runner has more volume , you can get decent river shoes in it, On a wave or in a hole its really good fun aswell.

The EZG series are a very playful which could get a bit funky in heavy water sure tail squirts are cool but not when theyre unintended 1/2 way down a scary rapid, but it will an interesting boat and nice to paddle.

The first time I went out to the Austria I took my loved Inazone 230 and it could play on everything ran the rivers well and taught me to cartwheel! Look out for a 220 or 222 white water spec 2nd hand. Very good allrounder.

I think trying some of these out would give you a good starting point, also consider that you may have to walk in out of a river over very rough terrain so wearing decent river shoes is a must! So try the boats out with decent shoes on not socks.

I hope you have a fun trip Im off to sunny France this season for a fortnight should be fun:)