Wow...so smooth. You make it look easy. Having started this sport in my mid 40's, I will probably never paddle the Narrows, but I would like to do the Upper Green sometime. Hopefully I'll get to meet and paddle with you on the St. Francis one of these days. Is the other paddler Dane Jackson? Not a whole lot of people paddle a pink boat...lol
Thanks! Set goals that you work hard towards, and you never know where you'll end up... just keep playing hard! Yes, i had the pleasure of paddling with Dane on this lap, he is finally coming out of quarantine and allowing himself to paddle harder whitewater again. I'm looking forward to seeing what he makes of the rest of his year. I usually make it to the MWA race every year and will hope to see you then. Cheers!
How do you like the ripper in comparison to the rewind? I am trying to decide between the two (and the new antix). I want one for creeking/big water. I would be in small at 127 lbs but just curious of your opinion.
The Ripper is a tad faster. In this case, the Large Ripper is a much more comfortable creekboat for me because of it's volume and width. The Rewind has a slight bit more rocker and less volume, making it easier to play in on eddy lines... that would be my guess, but I have yet to paddle a Rewind. A rewind is like an Axiom with an updated bow.
@@malteherweg9125 my weight is 140 lbs. I have a small and a large and I prefer to paddle the Large. The small is narrower and easier to spin when it is vertical making play moves a little easier, but the Large is an absolutely delightful river runner/creekboat.... and it makes you stronger at stern play. I love the wide, fast planing surface of the large with those classic Ripper edges.
From the Castor River Shut-in's to the Green River Narrows!! Real nice!!
Ripper is such an amazing boat
Is your seat centered or back?
I prefer it centered in all 3 sizes of the Ripper.
Wow...so smooth. You make it look easy. Having started this sport in my mid 40's, I will probably never paddle the Narrows, but I would like to do the Upper Green sometime. Hopefully I'll get to meet and paddle with you on the St. Francis one of these days. Is the other paddler Dane Jackson? Not a whole lot of people paddle a pink boat...lol
Thanks! Set goals that you work hard towards, and you never know where you'll end up... just keep playing hard! Yes, i had the pleasure of paddling with Dane on this lap, he is finally coming out of quarantine and allowing himself to paddle harder whitewater again. I'm looking forward to seeing what he makes of the rest of his year. I usually make it to the MWA race every year and will hope to see you then. Cheers!
Love my pyranha's
Do you use a XL skirt for the rim
Yes indeed. I prefer a XL, but right now am having to make my L work.
How do you like the ripper in comparison to the rewind? I am trying to decide between the two (and the new antix). I want one for creeking/big water. I would be in small at 127 lbs but just curious of your opinion.
The Ripper is a tad faster. In this case, the Large Ripper is a much more comfortable creekboat for me because of it's volume and width. The Rewind has a slight bit more rocker and less volume, making it easier to play in on eddy lines... that would be my guess, but I have yet to paddle a Rewind. A rewind is like an Axiom with an updated bow.
I just paddled the small Ripper again, and wow is it playful! In general, the Ripper is very fast and very capable.
@@levirhodes8041 how is your weight ? Would you suggest the medium or the small ripper at 155lbs?
@@malteherweg9125 my weight is 140 lbs. I have a small and a large and I prefer to paddle the Large. The small is narrower and easier to spin when it is vertical making play moves a little easier, but the Large is an absolutely delightful river runner/creekboat.... and it makes you stronger at stern play. I love the wide, fast planing surface of the large with those classic Ripper edges.
:) #gweech