Thanks for doing this review. As a newer WW paddler (long time flatwater) I'm think what I'm looking for is a great surfing river runner. Can't see myself being into/up to any play boating. Seems that this boat could meet those requirements really well (based on this, and Wade's reviews). Not sure if they are available in Canada. At 155 and 6', this boat sounds like a great size.
I have a small Antix. I have paddled a medium a few times though. The goat is not really in the same spectrum. The goat is a creeker/river runner with play at the very bottom of what it can do. The antix is the most playable of all the half slices and probably the least good at river running but in the middle for a creeker. If you want to run the knar the goat is the boat for you. If you want a cool half slice playboat with huge downriver play potential but your not running class 5 plus then the antix is the boat for you (if your just deciding between those two). The goat is very very hard to get the stern down. At my weight I can’t get vertical in it. Wade and I are doing a two part podcast in half slices so stay tuned.
The goat is absolutely a creeker! Ive taken it down class 5 creeks with zero issue. Ryan McEvoy (team waka) takes it down class 5+ creek runs all the time and he is heavier than me. It has plenty of bow rocker and the flat/wide stern makes it super easy to stern load for boofs. My small size does not need a "full creek" boat for anything really.
You have the cleanest garage I've ever seen... Great video. I'm a little dude, so I appreciate the smaller dude weight perspective.
Thank you and thank you !!
Nice One and the Goat looks good in Red Thanks for the shout out Buddy!
No doubt you have the best reviews brother. I am just trying to cater to the small bits out there .
Thanks for doing this review. As a newer WW paddler (long time flatwater) I'm think what I'm looking for is a great surfing river runner. Can't see myself being into/up to any play boating. Seems that this boat could meet those requirements really well (based on this, and Wade's reviews). Not sure if they are available in Canada. At 155 and 6', this boat sounds like a great size.
I think you can order one anywhere but I could be wrong. Check with Calleva on shipping or WAKA USA.
Playboating is the key to whitewater success
@@ohyeamax yep either thag or salom. I grew up playboating though.
what is your weight and height. A little vague about what it means to be a "small" paddler. Thanks
I talk about my weight and height in the video and other boat reviews I do. 130 and 5 9
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How does it compare to the Antix? Is your Antix s or m?
I have a small Antix. I have paddled a medium a few times though. The goat is not really in the same spectrum. The goat is a creeker/river runner with play at the very bottom of what it can do. The antix is the most playable of all the half slices and probably the least good at river running but in the middle for a creeker. If you want to run the knar the goat is the boat for you. If you want a cool half slice playboat with huge downriver play potential but your not running class 5 plus then the antix is the boat for you (if your just deciding between those two). The goat is very very hard to get the stern down. At my weight I can’t get vertical in it. Wade and I are doing a two part podcast in half slices so stay tuned.
@@DownstreamV I was listening to the podcast this AM and was surprised to hear my name! Thanks for your opinion. Love the reviews and the podcast!
@@earlalderson6750 awesome!! Glad you listened to it ! I always take all my comments and questions from people seriously and try to answer them.
This ain’t a creeker lol
The goat is absolutely a creeker! Ive taken it down class 5 creeks with zero issue. Ryan McEvoy (team waka) takes it down class 5+ creek runs all the time and he is heavier than me. It has plenty of bow rocker and the flat/wide stern makes it super easy to stern load for boofs. My small size does not need a "full creek" boat for anything really.