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Pyranha i3 - 221, 222 or 223? 15 years 5 months ago #29821

I am looking to get a Pyranha i3, i tried my friends out the other day which was a 223, and i loved the boat, and want to get one to get back into kayaking and ease myself back into trying a bit of surfing and building my confidence up in river play.

I am 5'10, and weigh about 180lbs, though i have put on weight after a shoulder injury i sustained a few months back, and will be back to my usual 170lbs within a couple of months.

What i was wondering is whether i should be aiming to get hold of a 221,222 or 223?

I have been offered a 221 in pretty good nick for £230, but obviously don't want to buy it if in the long run i would be better off looking for one of the 222's or 223's.

Thanks for your help

James

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Re:Pyranha i3 - 221,222 or 223??? 15 years 5 months ago #29825

I have never paddled any of the i3's. But if I was your size, I'd go for the 222. Why the i3 though? Unless cash is a real problem, I'd consider something a bit more modern.

Hope your shoulder heals up 100% soon! I know how you feel. :)

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Re:Pyranha i3 - 221,222 or 223??? 15 years 5 months ago #29833

To be honest, money is a deciding factor at the moment, i have a lot of other commitments, and this is really just a way of getting myself eased back in to things.

What more recent boats would you recommend?

James

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Re:Pyranha i3 - 221,222 or 223??? 15 years 5 months ago #29839

For sure, I fully understand that! Shew, I don't know. There would be quite a few. It depends on whats available to you on the second hand market... Also depends if you want a full on playboat, or perhaps something a bit longer but still with a flat hull, and fairly compressed ends.

As I said, I've never paddled the i3, but heard from two people here that it was a good boat. Who knows? I certainly don't :) I'm sure someone else here on Playak could tell you more about that boat.

A second hand medium Spice could work for you, or even WaveSports BigEZ is also an excellent boat and a bit more playful than the Spice in my opinion. I've had my Spice for over 2 years and paddled a BigEZ for around a year and a half I think. The Spice is really a great river runner for sure.

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Re:Pyranha i3 - 221,222 or 223??? 15 years 5 months ago #29840

Well i have been offered an i3 223 in really good condition for £250, a 5 year old Pyranha 26 200 for £200 and a pyranha s8 225 for £180.

I love the looks of the pyranhas, and when i paddled the i3, it was really comfy.

These are perfect for my budget, which would people recommend as the best deal?

I plan to do a little bit of flat water kayaking on some local canals, as well as taking it down to cornwall to hit the surf, and maybe start rivver running.

I am a sea kayaker and k1 boater by heart, so complete newbie in this area, all advice welcome.

James

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Re:Pyranha i3 - 221, 222 or 223? 15 years 5 months ago #29858

I agree, tbh the i3 is old and there are much more advanced boats on the market now, even if you are looking to go cheaper. Dagger make boats that are good performers in whatever conditions. Try looking at other brands and even go to your local shop and ask to demo different boats. Dont buy something and then you decide you dont really want to do that kind of kayaking or you dont like that boat, wait and look around first

good luck
Kyle

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