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blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13404
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hi its joey here. what do people think of the blisstick RAD series? I would also like to know if I am in the right wieght catagory and hieght wise. I am coming up to 17 and I am 6ft and about 15 stone (95.3kg or 210 pounds). i am also wondering weather the 185 or the 195 version would be better for me.
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13406
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Hey Joe,
I paddle a 175, but friends of mine paddle both the 185 and the 195. The specs for the RAD series are: RAD 175= L=5'11\" W=25.5\" WT=32lbs VOL=42gal PAD WT=160lbs RAD 185= L=6'2\" W=26\" WT=33lbs VOL=51gal PAD WT=200lbs RAD 195= L=6'7\" W=27\" WT=34lbs VOL=56gal PAD WT=230lbs So, I guess you're looking at the 195, particularly if the paddler weight guideline is consistant with that for my boat – I weigh ~145lbs and wouldn't like to be much heavier in the 175 even though the guideline is 160lbs. Also, if you're just 17 then you've probably got another two or three years of growing left. HTH, Ross |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13407
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would also like to know what is the difference between the RAD 185 and the super RAD 180? thats confused me a bit. also kernal i was looking on this site and it says on the 185 that the wieght limit is up to 105kg???
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13408
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That information is not correct. The weight ranges for all 3 RADs listed on this site are the same. They definitely aren't the same.
I don't really know what differentiates the Super RAD 185 from the others apart from the volume difference. Hopefully someone else can fill us in… Oh, and more importantly, if you've an opportunity to try any of these boats out before buying one then go for it! Cheers, Ross |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13409
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The answer the weight question first, I would say the 185 would be fine. The 195 is for the really big guys: 6'6 & 17/18 stone.
The \"Super RAD\" is just the 180 size. Essentially the 180 was the last of the RADs to be moulded so they took some time to tweak it a bit rather than re-size it as a straight copy. To the naked eye there is not much difference and for the majority of paddlers it would be hard to find any performance difference between the 180 and the rest of the RAD series. I have been reliably informed that there is slightly less rocker in the tail which gives it a fraction more speed but you'd want to be a real nerd to notice (I sure someone will tell me otherwise). BTW the 180 tops out at about 14 stone and at 6ft you may fit in depending on shoe size. If you have the opportunity to try a 180 & 185, try both. |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13411
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cool thanks for the info. i have a friend hu may let me have a go in a 185. it would probs be better any way as i am still growing. thanks for you help
joey |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13447
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joeyh wrote:
I am about the same size as you, and I paddled the RAD 185 yesterday (in a pool). This boat isn't too small for me, and there were lots of room in it for even bigger guys. I think it is a very well-balanced and fun boat. Haavard. |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13451
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i am 6\"2' and weigh about 220 i have been paddling the rad 185 for three years now and love it super roomy super comfy super boat. i have had it in big water technical class 5 as well as ocean surf this boat handles it all cant wait to see what they come out with next
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13485
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thank you for all of your help. just need to track one down to try now. could anyone help? i live on the south coast of the UK. anyone who would be willing to let me have a try i would be most appriciative.
joey |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13486
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Hi Joey,
Give Tom in Totnes Kayaks a bell (01803 864 300). As far as I know he still has a demo 185 available and he is super helpful. Cheers, Colm |
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Re:blisstick RAD 18 years 9 months ago #13487
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thank you very much. i'll give him a call. thanx again
joey |
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