By the way, the normal jefe is closer in size to your salto. The nomad 8.5 is also about that size, but a bit longer. If they made a nomad 8.9 with 85+ gallons, I'd probably have to try that out. ...

I've paddled a grande for the past 3 years. Here's some thoughts. First, if you are considering a grande, then you should also consider the Villain. They are essentially the same size. If you are...