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05-25-2010, 01:33 PM #26Registered User
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I have small size 7 feet and a short 30" inseam and it still took me 6 attempts at outfitting to get the XXX to fit,ended up with pointy toes and a heel block
good point with going to the high end of the weight spectrum ,we found in a couple of instances (sub6 190 vs sub6 200 & ZG48 vs ZG54 ) that when on the cusp of either model's weight range in testing back to back on the same wave ... wave performance was better in the bigger boat even if the paddler could physicaly fit in the smaller boat
For my kid at 130lbs the XXX had most of the edges out of the water and it wasnt too bad but for me at 170lb the XXX was a submarine and the edges caught all the time
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05-25-2010, 03:47 PM #27
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05-26-2010, 01:43 PM #28Registered User
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Jackson Hero for a beginner? Shit
Jackson Hero as a boat? Shit - who wants a short stumpy slow creeker?!
Rock climbing helmets = big no - they'll get ripped off your head by an decent stopper. If you're on a budget WRSI are probably the best way to go.
Look for a pyranha inazone, they're great intro boats. Fine for surfing and playing around, but with a little more speed than a full on playboat. Don't bother with a creeker yet, they make stuff to easy to learn proper skills and edge control.
You don't need a fancy BA as you won't be doing complex rescues for a while (hopefully).
I don't know what water temps are like over you're way, but in the UK and Scotland good dry gear is pretty much essential for enjoyment (our season is the winter).
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05-26-2010, 06:54 PM #29Registered User
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Yeah, mountainbuzz does have a fair number of boats on there. The problem is that all of them seem to be about 1,500 mile saway from me. Thanks though, it's at least another site to keep checking.
I appreciate all the help, soylent. The Ronin and Ace aren't available anymore and, well, your description of the XXX makes it seem a little too expert for me as well as the description below.
Well, that pretty much rules out the XXX for me because I have size 10 feet and probably a 34" inseam...thanks for the comments, XXX-er.
Thanks for your comments too, coldwater. The main reason I started looking at the Jackson Hero was that it's $450 for a brand new boat. So, it's hard to NOT at least look at it. I think I'm planning on a Bern helmet as I can get a deal with them.
What's a BA?
Yeah, I know I'll probably need dry gear. I'm probably going to get a top from STP at some point, once I figure out the other gear.
I appreciate all the help: I'm learning a bunch here.
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05-27-2010, 07:04 AM #30Registered User
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BA/Bouyancy Aid/PFD/Personal Floatation Device
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05-27-2010, 01:59 PM #31
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06-18-2010, 02:37 PM #32Registered User
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It looks like I've found a few playboats around that might be available. Any thoughts on the Liquid Logic Ronin or the Bliss Stick Flipstick? The Flipstick is about 5 hours away and $250 and one of my friend's has Medium and Large Ronins that he is trying to sell $450. Thoughts?
Any for upstate NY: long or short dry top? They only have a long dry top at STP but I can probably look around for a short dry top.
Thanks for all the help.
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06-18-2010, 07:21 PM #33
i would say long sleeve drytop. it would be more versatile i think. when i was still in CA i wore my drytop all summer with cold water and hot temps. i just varied teh layer underneath. that way you can wear it in winter
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06-28-2010, 08:08 PM #34Registered User
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That's what I was thinking too: thanks.
Any thoughts on the Wave Sport ZG 54? From the reviews I've found it looks like a great boat and easier to roll than the Ronin, which is the other one I'm considering right now. My only concern is fitting in it - I couldn't fit in a Medium Ronin, only the Large - but it sounds like I'll be able to fit in the ZG.
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06-29-2010, 08:59 AM #35Registered User
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I got a ZG 54 definatley a full on play boat
with a size 10 and 34 inseam I think you might fit
the FAT system makes them pretty easy to out fit with the movable thigh braces
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06-29-2010, 04:07 PM #36Registered User
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06-30-2010, 07:06 AM #37
the zg's can run rivers pretty well too. just check the cockpit rim for cracking
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07-04-2010, 11:02 AM #38Registered User
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Cool. Thanks, crackboy. I will check the cockpit rim, but a pretty good friend is selling it so I doubt he'd screw me like that. Thanks!
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07-04-2010, 05:39 PM #39
Its not a matter of getting screwed. A lot of people don't realize it happens.
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07-05-2010, 09:31 AM #40Registered User
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thats right ,you want the friend to remain a friend so look for damage and that would be cracks ,holes missing hardware ,being completely beat ect
My ZG was a demo it seems a little susceptible to dents cuz I have 2 but otherwise looks good and actualy I never heard of the ZG' s having cracking cockpit issues but it could be
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07-05-2010, 07:58 PM #41Registered User
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Hmmm...interesting: thanks. I played around with it a little today but I'll inspect the cockpit rim a little closer when I get a chance.
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07-06-2010, 01:48 PM #42Registered User
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so it sounds like you fit, moving those FAT thigh braces around can give you a little extra room ,good play boat IMO
I think my ZG dents so easy cuz it may have been over/under cooked or SFT so they made it a demo but I been happy, my deisel is also a demo & no problems
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