I’m new to kayaking and you have quickly become one of my favorite paddlers to watch. I love the way you work the river and make the most of the rapids! Keep em coming!
Wade, you are the man!!! I really appreciate your style of paddling and walk through reviews. I ordered my Scorch X!!! My X should arrive in time for some awesome autumn paddling. Keep up the excellent work. Be safe Wade!!!
I got to paddle it just before you picked it up, and basically totally agree with what you had to say about it. It does feel like it can definitely kind of mush doing real sharp crisp eddy turns. But with all that rocker it’s not much of a surprise. Pretty cool boat and really just a new category. Nice review.
Yeah Wade! Another banger vid man. I've been eyeing this one. For me I'm thinking of trying out some racing - maybe start with the Ocoee race. Anyway, long boats just aren't as nimble as I would like so this boat appeals to me as I could also use it for other runs besides just racing.
Boat looks good - I like the hell out of the large regular version - I bet this one is a tad bit faster and handles the holes just as good if not better! Nice review as always Wade
This boat looks sick. I’d love to try the medium Been digging my nirvana past couple years but this looks like it fills some of the missing gaps. Good video 🤛
Awesome review, Wade! I already have a Scorch Medium but now I'm thinking I want this one, too. I use a Machno for creeking (stuff with rocks) and the Scorch M when rocks aren't a big deal, but if I got this one, would I need the medium any more? What are your thoughts and by the way, thanks for such great reviews, you're always spot on!
I think both will serve a purpose in a lineup with my paddling style I would go 100% with the X but I’m used to paddling long boats and don’t mind pushing that extra length around
Christmas came early. The X finally arrived in New Zealand last Friday, so I got it out for the first away trip of our season. Like you said, it is different from anything I have paddled. (It is nothing like the Stinger). I am still getting my head around it, and body position is critical for ferrying, which I am still not getting right all the time. I spun out a few times which caused me to go a few places I would rather not have gone. Fortunately, it is super stable in big water and I managed to miraculously stay upright despite hitting some very large stuff sideways. One question: how did you find the seat position? I am 6'1" and around 195 lbs. After one run I moved the seat forward which improved things drastically. But despite having it as far forward as possible and the backband as far up as it will go, I still feel like I am too far back in the boat. A boater friend observing me had the same thought. I feel I need to lean forward just to achieve a neutral position.
Good day buddy and that’s great that you are finally seeing them drop down your way I bet it would be awesome on the whitewater there. And as far as the seat I never felt the need to move it. I’m 5’10” 180lb and the middle was always perfect. I did do the backband hack so that it stays high on my back which felt like it gave me more control. Yeah paddling position changes the way that thing handles.
Awesome video Wade, you make that boat look amazing. Was hoping you had ideas for paddlers at the top end of the weight range for the medium (+/-185 pounds), and lower end of the range for the large. I have a Machno for creeking and low water runs, so looking for a big water boat for charging down the river, dodging the big holes and punching through the smaller ones. Not much chance of getting any demo's in where I live, so not sure if X, or large or medium would perform better, for those pushy big water runs?
Hey, you prefer scortch M or scortch X ? I paddling in France and Europe and I want to replace my 9R M. I don't know if Scortch X is manoeuvrable boat for little river in France. What's your opinion ? Thank's !!!
Wade, please help me with the big problem of 2021: Scorch M, Scorch L or Code M, Code L? I am 5,11 and 160-165 lbs and paddling class III / IV and building towards class V. Just to say -- your videos keep me dreaming when I'm stuck in front of my desk working! Keep up the great work.
Your weight you in the sweet spot code M scorch M I will have a video breaking down which one does what I just got some codes so will be testing those out I have some time in the preproduction code but not the final one
@@WadeHarrison Thanks Wade !! It's a tough decision.... Code or Scorch?.... Code or Scorch?... Code or Scorch? I can't afford both. Which is the more dynamic, predictable and.... fun?
The code is more of a all round type boat with more wider range of kayakers in mind and the scorch has a lower tail and is aggressive in the edges both have really good modern rocker and can blast through about anything but the code is more versatile steep tight creeks to big water the scorch really craves that big water and steep lower volume creeks those edges will hang up more but really both boats are really good so my advice is try to demo each on the same run if you can
@@WadeHarrison Thanks, Wade ! That's really useful. My local river is the Verdon in France. Check our Nouria Newman's video: ruclips.net/video/NzYVpNNgcJw/видео.html This would be my river for any Coding or Scorching. Thanks, man
Planning hull boats known to be painful off bigger drops, Kayakers try to nose the bow in after their boof off bigger drop. With the big big bow rocker how does the X hit the water on a big drop. Seems like it would be hard to dive the bow straight in and unpleasant sudden resurface of bow might occur. Just thinking, there must be some draw back to big bow rocker.
I got the ole covid 19 and I’ve been laying in bed the past 5 days waiting for that gladiator video to drop so I can sell it before I take it out. Lol, but fr! When is it dropping buddy?!
I'm new to this sport, and there are many good offers on the market today, therefore I find your Videos very informative, thanks a lot. After this X review I stil would decide myself for a ripper, as a very fast playable boat. Dont just know, is the large as Well playable as the medium? Guess its different..
How do you think this boat will behave for us 250lb plus guys? I know its designed off of the medium and top of the weight range is 250lbs. I'm kinda digging it...the sportscar meets steamroller nature of the boat sounds pretty sweet. Would I be better off lookin at the Large instead of the X? Doesn't sound like there are any plans to bring out the X in any other sizes. I'd probably be using it to have a cruising day on Class IV rather then trying to be pushing limits. Thanks for getting out there...I'm sure we'll hear more of your thoughts about this boat and see you take it down some bigger harder whitewater.
It will for sure handle it at that weight but will lose some of that nimbleness i think the Lg scorch would be a better choice but for sure give the X ago I would like to hear your thoughts?
@@WadeHarrison Similar question - but this time for tall folks. Super tall with long legs - would you go for the L or the X? What are the differences in leg space between the two?
Awesome video! also do you know how I can have custom pyrannha colors shipped to my house? I am going to buy a ripper and was wondering if i could get custom colors?
Medium scorch for me for my weight the large was little to much but i would own a X but it’s like one those boats that will always have a use somewhere but not a go to all the time I feel could take the scorch anywhere
@@WadeHarrison I watched your podcast on creekers being not ideal for beginner/intermediate paddler’s. Do you think the scorch is aggressive enough to be an exception? Or do you think a ripper or half slice is better to advance with? I really appreciate it-
@@merlinmess3793 at your weight the boat will handle it just might be a tight fit in the cockpit area maybe loose the seat pad and move the thigh hooks around but I’m saying yes you will
@@WadeHarrison I’m actually a fan of the 9r2 l…. That I have paddled and is beautiful- larger paddlers are under served in reviews, with larger and longer river runners having more variety l and dare I say comfort.
@@WadeHarrison saw you at woods ferry put in when you were taking that supernova out. Thanks for all the info you put out on boats. Really helps me select what I want to demo.
@@WadeHarrison just finished watching the video. Great review. Love hearing the excitement in your voice. What would not run in this boat? Curious how this boat would work in something steep and narrow like some of the creeks and rivers we have out in Cali.
just curious i know this boat has been made for big water, and that is where it excels, no doubt about it, with length, rocker and aggressive rails but how good would you say is it for low water tight steep technical creeking, a lot of rock contact such as more bathtub boats as machno and nomad were made for 10 years ago (obviously there are people that can do it in a ripper, but for us real slow folks with slow reflexes) i know it wasnt really made to do it all, but having a do it all X creek boat seems hella nice ❤ or was it meant to take such challenges? cheers 🐜
its extremely nimble for its length but does not like rocks it boofs off waves and holes and rock extremely well but doesn't like the mank runs with those edges but will work fine but this boat really shines when it get volume around it ..
I’m new to kayaking and you have quickly become one of my favorite paddlers to watch. I love the way you work the river and make the most of the rapids! Keep em coming!
Thanks brayden I appreciate that
I Love these no BS reviews, Cheers Wade!
Thanks darren I will have few more coming soon lots of new stuff coming out
Wade, you are the man!!! I really appreciate your style of paddling and walk through reviews. I ordered my Scorch X!!! My X should arrive in time for some awesome autumn paddling. Keep up the excellent work. Be safe Wade!!!
Thanks E I will keep it going long as I can And Let me know what you think of the X when you get it
@@WadeHarrison You're welcome! I will let you know, for sure!
@@user-wz4ei2iu6w thanks
I got to paddle it just before you picked it up, and basically totally agree with what you had to say about it. It does feel like it can definitely kind of mush doing real sharp crisp eddy turns. But with all that rocker it’s not much of a surprise. Pretty cool boat and really just a new category. Nice review.
That’s awesome 😎 you got to give it a go Steven and seems we think alike on this one ☝🏻
Thanks Wade, appreciate you!
I appreciate you all for go after it!!
Again great video I think the scorch is going to be boat of the year I have ordered the medium can’t wait to get my hands on it
Good choice! the MD is very good around
Yeah Wade! Another banger vid man. I've been eyeing this one. For me I'm thinking of trying out some racing - maybe start with the Ocoee race. Anyway, long boats just aren't as nimble as I would like so this boat appeals to me as I could also use it for other runs besides just racing.
This kayak is perfect for those that want a long boat but still want something they can paddle year round
Boat looks good - I like the hell out of the large regular version - I bet this one is a tad bit faster and handles the holes just as good if not better! Nice review as always Wade
yes you nailed it
This boat looks sick. I’d love to try the medium
Been digging my nirvana past couple years but this looks like it fills some of the missing gaps. Good video 🤛
Oh the medium scorch is awesome
10ft boat LOOP ✅ BOOM! Looked a lot of fun thanks 👍
😎😎😎
Awesome video looks like a fun boat.
Tha is Merlin and yes it is a blast to paddle
Looks like fun!
It is 😎
Awesome review, Wade! I already have a Scorch Medium but now I'm thinking I want this one, too. I use a Machno for creeking (stuff with rocks) and the Scorch M when rocks aren't a big deal, but if I got this one, would I need the medium any more? What are your thoughts and by the way, thanks for such great reviews, you're always spot on!
I think both will serve a purpose in a lineup with my paddling style I would go 100% with the X but I’m used to paddling long boats and don’t mind pushing that extra length around
While other kayakers boof their kayaks. Wade OOOFS his kayak. Haha, awesome review man.
lol OOOFFF!
no way you looped it haha
looks like a great boat
I actually got a better one
Christmas came early. The X finally arrived in New Zealand last Friday, so I got it out for the first away trip of our season. Like you said, it is different from anything I have paddled. (It is nothing like the Stinger). I am still getting my head around it, and body position is critical for ferrying, which I am still not getting right all the time. I spun out a few times which caused me to go a few places I would rather not have gone. Fortunately, it is super stable in big water and I managed to miraculously stay upright despite hitting some very large stuff sideways.
One question: how did you find the seat position? I am 6'1" and around 195 lbs. After one run I moved the seat forward which improved things drastically. But despite having it as far forward as possible and the backband as far up as it will go, I still feel like I am too far back in the boat. A boater friend observing me had the same thought. I feel I need to lean forward just to achieve a neutral position.
Good day buddy and that’s great that you are finally seeing them drop down your way
I bet it would be awesome on the whitewater there. And as far as the seat I never felt the need to move it. I’m 5’10” 180lb and the middle was always perfect. I did do the backband hack so that it stays high on my back which felt like it gave me more control.
Yeah paddling position changes the way that thing handles.
I can't tell if yours has it but the 9r2 has 6x1.25? Action mount on the bow behind the handle. I found that to be a cool feature
Yea it’s on all newer Pyranha boats
Awesome video Wade, you make that boat look amazing. Was hoping you had ideas for paddlers at the top end of the weight range for the medium (+/-185 pounds), and lower end of the range for the large. I have a Machno for creeking and low water runs, so looking for a big water boat for charging down the river, dodging the big holes and punching through the smaller ones. Not much chance of getting any demo's in where I live, so not sure if X, or large or medium would perform better, for those pushy big water runs?
I’m 185 and I really like the medium over the large I think when you get close to 200 start looking at the large the X is something very different
@@WadeHarrison Thank you Wade, that is super helpful. Thanks for providing all the helpful comments and advice that you do, to so many paddlers
@@clydemitchell805 hey thanks for watching Clyde
Hey, you prefer scortch M or scortch X ? I paddling in France and Europe and I want to replace my 9R M.
I don't know if Scortch X is manoeuvrable boat for little river in France. What's your opinion ?
Thank's !!!
Very difficult call I really like both I see the md scorch more useful but dam the X is so fun just needs certain types of rivers
Wade, please help me with the big problem of 2021: Scorch M, Scorch L or Code M, Code L?
I am 5,11 and 160-165 lbs and paddling class III / IV and building towards class V.
Just to say -- your videos keep me dreaming when I'm stuck in front of my desk working! Keep up the great work.
Your weight you in the sweet spot code M scorch M I will have a video breaking down which one does what I just got some codes so will be testing those out I have some time in the preproduction code but not the final one
@@WadeHarrison Thanks Wade !! It's a tough decision.... Code or Scorch?.... Code or Scorch?... Code or Scorch? I can't afford both. Which is the more dynamic, predictable and.... fun?
The code is more of a all round type boat with more wider range of kayakers in mind and the scorch has a lower tail and is aggressive in the edges both have really good modern rocker and can blast through about anything but the code is more versatile steep tight creeks to big water the scorch really craves that big water and steep lower volume creeks those edges will hang up more but really both boats are really good so my advice is try to demo each on the same run if you can
@@WadeHarrison Thanks, Wade ! That's really useful. My local river is the Verdon in France. Check our Nouria Newman's video: ruclips.net/video/NzYVpNNgcJw/видео.html This would be my river for any Coding or Scorching. Thanks, man
Planning hull boats known to be painful off bigger drops, Kayakers try to nose the bow in after their boof off bigger drop. With the big big bow rocker how does the X hit the water on a big drop. Seems like it would be hard to dive the bow straight in and unpleasant sudden resurface of bow might occur. Just thinking, there must be some draw back to big bow rocker.
Yeah I don’t Think I would want to take this boat of anything to big unless know can time that stomp just perfect
I got the ole covid 19 and I’ve been laying in bed the past 5 days waiting for that gladiator video to drop so I can sell it before I take it out. Lol, but fr! When is it dropping buddy?!
It’s uploaded i will send you a link
and rest up buddy
How would it compare to the Dagger katana or liquid logic stinger in the same river?
Drastically different between all those
I'm new to this sport, and there are many good offers on the market today, therefore I find your Videos very informative, thanks a lot. After this X review I stil would decide myself for a ripper, as a very fast playable boat. Dont just know, is the large as Well playable as the medium? Guess its different..
thanks for watching and the ripper is really good boat but the large is pretty dam big you will be surprised how heavy the md can go
Yes, I really have to try them out, the X, Rippers and Ozone Large ..,thanks..👍
How do you think this boat will behave for us 250lb plus guys? I know its designed off of the medium and top of the weight range is 250lbs. I'm kinda digging it...the sportscar meets steamroller nature of the boat sounds pretty sweet. Would I be better off lookin at the Large instead of the X? Doesn't sound like there are any plans to bring out the X in any other sizes. I'd probably be using it to have a cruising day on Class IV rather then trying to be pushing limits.
Thanks for getting out there...I'm sure we'll hear more of your thoughts about this boat and see you take it down some bigger harder whitewater.
It will for sure handle it at that weight but will lose some of that nimbleness i think the Lg scorch would be a better choice but for sure give the X ago I would like to hear your thoughts?
@@WadeHarrison Similar question - but this time for tall folks. Super tall with long legs - would you go for the L or the X? What are the differences in leg space between the two?
@@peterbudden7239 large has more cockpit space then the X but I would think you will fit in the X it’s pretty open
Awesome video! also do you know how I can have custom pyrannha colors shipped to my house? I am going to buy a ripper and was wondering if i could get custom colors?
I think Pyranha stopped doing custom colors for awhile to get caught up on all the orders
@@WadeHarrison Ok thanks so much!
Would this river be too much for a sit on top kayak to handle?
A inflatable or a whitewater SOT will work here
Wade- If you could only buy one, which would you choose? The x or a large scorch? Thanks for your help!
Medium scorch for me for my weight the large was little to much
but i would own a X but it’s like one those boats that will always have a use somewhere but not a go to all the time I feel could take the scorch anywhere
@@WadeHarrison I watched your podcast on creekers being not ideal for beginner/intermediate paddler’s. Do you think the scorch is aggressive enough to be an exception? Or do you think a ripper or half slice is better to advance with? I really appreciate it-
What deck are you using on the scorch x?
In this video it’s the IR Royal but it’s a beast to get on it but feels like never going to blow off
I don't know if I can make it until 6pm!
The video will stay up I just wanted to try the premiere and chat
Wade how about a side by side with the 9r2 scorch x and zen or a Phoenix?
Oh that’s a interesting request in the zen and Phoenix I heard there are some of the new wavesport boats coming to the USA soon
@@WadeHarrison good for larger dudes (6’3 120(ish) kilogram)
@@merlinmess3793 at your weight the boat will handle it just might be a tight fit in the cockpit area maybe loose the seat pad and move the thigh hooks around but I’m saying yes you will
@@WadeHarrison I’m actually a fan of the 9r2 l…. That I have paddled and is beautiful- larger paddlers are under served in reviews, with larger and longer river runners having more variety l and dare I say comfort.
@@merlinmess3793 I think it fits slightly better then the 9r2 if you get a chance to sit in the M scorch they are very very close in cockpit size
Demoed the one at the Gauley, just sold my Karma UL and bought one from Ace...
Can totally see that
@@WadeHarrison saw you at woods ferry put in when you were taking that supernova out. Thanks for all the info you put out on boats. Really helps me select what I want to demo.
@@davidharris3685 yeah thanks for watching buddy glad I can help
6pm but what time zone?
107 more minutes! Damn, I'll be home from work and the wife will give me glares if I'm watching kayak videos. Guess I'll have to catch it tomorrow.
Eastern Time Zone It 9pm Eastern Time
lol i get that
@@WadeHarrison just finished watching the video. Great review. Love hearing the excitement in your voice. What would not run in this boat? Curious how this boat would work in something steep and narrow like some of the creeks and rivers we have out in Cali.
You may be the 1st one to space Godzilla a 10' kayak?
possibly?
Damn; you went right through Double Suck Hole!!!
Feels like nothing can stop this thing
just curious
i know this boat has been made for big water, and that is where it excels, no doubt about it, with length, rocker and aggressive rails
but how good would you say is it for low water tight steep technical creeking, a lot of rock contact
such as more bathtub boats as machno and nomad were made for 10 years ago
(obviously there are people that can do it in a ripper, but for us real slow folks with slow reflexes)
i know it wasnt really made to do it all, but having a do it all X creek boat seems hella nice ❤
or was it meant to take such challenges?
cheers 🐜
its extremely nimble for its length but does not like rocks it boofs off waves and holes and rock extremely well but doesn't like the mank runs with those edges but will work fine but this boat really shines when it get volume around it ..