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Also need help choosing!!! 16 years 3 weeks ago #25778

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I have narrowed it down to two boats the Crazy 88 and the RAD185. I have paddled both and enjoy both, I find the 88 easier to through down and cartwheel etc, but don't particularly like the backrest arrangement and have found this hard to get a really tight fit in the boat. Where as the RAD I can dial this in although it is a little more difficult to through around, this may be just down to poor technique. I am 6ft and 90kgs. Any opinions would be greatfully recieved.

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Matt

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Re:Also need help choosing!!! 16 years 3 weeks ago #25783

RAD... No question about it... The hull on that thing is lubricated when you get it up on a wave, any issues youre having throwing down are most likely technique based... The RAD will help you get better and once you have that dialed in the RAD will soar!

I am Biased towards Bliss Stick and against Dagger (they dont make big boy boats)... But based off of what you have said, the outfitting is better in the RAD and thats a huge factor as to your having a good day or being miserable all day... In the end B-S makes a superior product and I doubt you'll ever regret buying one

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Re:Also need help choosing!!! 16 years 3 weeks ago #25787

RAD RAD RAD! demo'd 1 on sunday. they go HUGE! i had the same problem throwing them around too but its gotta be the RAD all the way. so easy to roll. i could have rolled it with my mind! hope this helps.

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Re:Also need help choosing!!! 16 years 3 weeks ago #25792

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Thanks for the input I am going with your advice and taking the RAD.:woohoo:

Happy paddling

Matt

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