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Bliss-stick Huka 18 years 2 months ago #13012

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[img]images/boats/huka-side-small.gif[/img]Boats Database: Bliss-stick Huka

A boat named after Huka Falls sure better meet the stiff expectations that goes with the run's reputation. It's a bold name, but all indications are that the boat's a winner.

If you're happy, you're successful.

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Bliss-stick Huka 18 years 2 months ago #31148

good or bad?

any views, anyone paddled one?

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 18 years 1 month ago #14071

i love! super boat! boofs, resurfaces quick, holds a line super durable great boat

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 9 months ago #16421

I never tried but i like the shape,
unfortunately I heard many comments about it does NOT hold the line.
If it's true it is not suitable for me.

Ciao

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 9 months ago #16426

here in quebec we don't have a distributer for bliss stick kayak, the only thing i heard about the boat was a guy selling it because he founded himself too heavy for the boat at 190#

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17499

On the playak database there is a review from a guy saying that it does not hold the line, and that is quite bad for big water.

any other comments?

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17517

Hey there, I live in Idaho and have many friends including my other half who run Hukas. This is a dedicated creeker that will turn on a dime, crash holes and rocks and boofseam. Susan would paddle nothing else when creeking. There are many Hukas running the North Fork of the Payette which if your not on your line you are really going to get worked. There is some great footage running aroung out there of Nikki Kelly running the hugh water, and winning many an exstream race in a Huka.

Susan and a friend Ryan can also surf them pretty well.

Hope this helps but if you really want to find out, get in one for a weekend on your favorite creek, it's the only way.

t

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17522

Ciao
thank you for your message, very informative.
I'm sorry but my concerns remains, because the guy who wrote the review on playak database has my same weight (80 kg).
As you suggest the only way out is to try it, and i'd like to do.
Unfortunately it is not easy to find a huka in Italy.

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17523

gange wrote:

Ciao
thank you for your message, very informative.
I'm sorry but my concerns remains, because the guy who wrote the review on playak database has my same weight (80 kg).
As you suggest the only way out is to try it, and i'd like to do.
Unfortunately it is not easy to find a huka in Italy.


Don't worry about what the review said. That review is based on that person's opinion and his/her opinion only. They said the following:

\"This boat doesn't track and can't hold line... I got stuck in a (big) hole with this boat and it took ages (and a good trashing :-)) to get out of it.. \"

That doesn't mean a thing. Perhaps they messed up a line and it's easy to blame the boat for an embarrasing mistake or whatever the case may be. I'm not trying to bad mouth the reviewer at all though. ;) Maybe the boat is not the greatest, I don't know. But get a few more opinions and if they same theme reoccurs you know something is up. Best way to know is to try and test one. But as you said they are scarce in Italy. Good luck. :roflol:

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17531

Hey Ciao, good luck on you quest and whatever boat you choose!

t

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17532

gange wrote:

Unfortunately it is not easy to find a huka in Italy.


I am sure that there is one to be found. If you will check with some of the European distributors, I am confident that they could find you one. They are bound to know someone close to you in order for you to demo. Click here. :yes:

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17533

mhoole wrote:

[img]images/boats/huka-side-small.gif[/img]Boats Database: Bliss-stick Huka <br>

A boat named after Huka Falls sure better meet the stiff expectations that goes with the run's reputation. It's a bold name, but all indications are that the boat's a winner.


good or bad?

any views, anyone paddled one?


The Huka is a great boat! Like Terry said, \"full on creeker\". :clap:

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17534

We'll see. :)

In italy as far as i know there was just one distributor, now it does not exist anymore, moreover it was in NE italy while i live and paddle in NW italy.

What about weight range for Huka?

ciao

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Re:Bliss-stick Huka 17 years 8 months ago #17536

Gange,

At 80 kg or about 175 lbs, you will be fine. I weigh in or around 200 lbs and I feel the boat is still good to go.:yes:

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