I'm flipping a mental coin among
Dagger Mamba 8.0
Prijon Hercules
Pyranha Burn M
This will be my first river boat. I am an enthusiastic newbie who weighs 185 and will use the boat mostly in "mild" whitewater (Class I - III).
Any suggestions/preferences?
What’s your goal?
Do you see yourself as eventually moving towards more playboating or more creeking? Or are you happy just running moderate rivers?
Here’s one opinion:
http://nocpaddlingschool.blogspot.com/2007/05/whats-best-beginner-boat.html
Thanks.
Good stuff.
In answer to your question, I am quite content with what I am doing. Do not ever expect to get into play boats.
You wil love…
the Burn. Very solid boat with a lot of great features.
Dogmaticus
boatertalk reviews
http://boatertalk.com/reviews.php
It's a whitewater-specific site.
Mamba
A friend of mine just got the Mamba and loves it! We weigh about the same (185) and he got the Mamba 8.5 because of his height, (6’2).
If you get a chance, try some out.
Good luck and have fun!
Here is how much fun you can have…
Here is how much fun you can have in a Mamba 8.5.
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2857749270090600625DqYCvz
Good luck with your decision.
Jay