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kayak suggestion 16 years 11 months ago #24339

andychap Topic Author Offline New Member Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	my son has just sold his ezg60 after only 8 months due to outgrowing it.he is 6ft(and growing)with size 12 feet and is looking for a new kayak.were considering a diesel75,but is ther others we should consider due to better value,volume, or quality.he would need analrounder as he paddles rivers and takes it to the sea on holidays.thanks.andy
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Re:kayak suggestion 16 years 11 months ago #24340

ScottBarnes Offline Platinum Member Posts: 349 Thank you received: 0	so it reads like you are trying to replace your son's playboat ("riverrunner" as per marketting, but very small and playboat based) with a longer river runner type of boat? Switching focus and use basically. Am I correct? (it would help steer the feedback you want from this forum)
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Re:kayak suggestion 16 years 11 months ago #24341

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Fluid Spice, Jackson Fun, Necky Mission (will be harder to come by), Bliss-Stick S.C.U.D., Pyranha Stretch/Ammo/Z.One. Just look for a playboat with a slightly lower stern for surfing, and if he doesn't plan on playboating, a boat with higher volume. The Diesel is a good boat, but the plastic isn't as good as others. A Prijon Hercules/Embudo, Fluid Solo, Dragorossi Critical Mass, Bliss-Stick Mystic, Jackson Hero are all good river runners/creekers. I didn't put specific sizes because it all depends on preference and I am tired:( . Just make sure that he has at least around 5-6" of bulkhead adjustability and is not on the furthest up thigh brace setting. With river runners and creekers, he will probably be fine on leg room, but before you buy, try to demo or at least sit in the boat.

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