I’m 5’10 195 lbs, have paddled the T170 and liked the fit but haven’t tried the T165. Is there a big difference in the feel of the cockpit and it’s handling. I know I should demo first but if there’s chance of buying one online at a good price - I want to jump on it.
thanks
Yeah, They’re Different
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I much prefer the 165. I'm 5'9" but only 165 pounds. The key to really loving the T165 is moving the seat back about two inches. Ahhh... perfect.
I owned a T170 for a while. I paddled a rented T165 and ordered one the next day. I have a taller, heavier buddy who also likes the 165.
I think the 165 really outperforms the 170 when the wind and waves are coming from the rear. We bikers call it a tailwind. Hot shot boaters call it following seas if I'm not mistaken. Rolling and bracing the 165 is easier also.
I’m 6’ tall and the 165 fits me …
perfectly but I weigh less than 170 pounds. If your extra 25 pounds are around your hips, the 165 might be tight. See if you get get to sit in both.
i am 5’10" and ~225#
i used to be 205# when i paddled a t165…
my only problem was that i was born with arthritis and do not have the flexibility that most people do in their hips because of that…
i had to trade that 165 in for a 170 for a little taller deck height…
but…overall i did paddle a 165 for a month or two without complaint…
fit pretty well…
r
Rex…
“I think the 165 really outperforms the 170 when the wind and waves are coming from the rear.”
maybe if you weigh 165lbs! what if you weigh a bunch more???
the boats are ‘sized’ for different body and gear weights. be like buying the wrong sized shoes!
steve
I Understand Completely
But how much more is a bunch more? My buddy in the 190 pound range was doing some complaining in those conditions in a borrowed 170. What do you think is a good paddler weight for the 170?
Uhhh… on second thought… my 190 pound buddy normally paddles a ruddered boat… might have been some boat handling issues…
6 ft and 200
(well 203 today)
T165 and I absolutely love it. I found the 170 too big for me. And as Flatpick will attest I have big thighs…I just like a boat I can wear. 
Paul
ya think?
ruddered folks have issues quite often with skegs!
the 170 ‘perfect’ weight is centered around 200+. I weigh 180 and have a fairly large day kit (sometimes 50 including drysuit/pfd etc)and I can go either way. 165 if I want sporty and 170 comfort. i have been sorta leaning towards comfort these days and been in the proto Zephyr (170 size)
steve