Intro Pro
RIVER RUNNERS
liQuiDlOGiC reMIx
Like a modern rap anthem set to a ’70s guitar riff, the Liquidlogic
Remix borrows from its predecessors to make sweet music. Designer
WaVe sPOrt dIeSeL
Shane Benedict sought input from dozens of instructors to create a
When Wave Sport launched the first Diesels in 2004 it billed its new
relatively long and narrow hull with forgiving chine placement that
river runner the SUV of kayaks. Five years on, the 2009 Diesel has
results in a fast, stable boat that tracks well and rolls easily. Like
been redesigned with an evolved hull and new sizing and outfitting,
the long, round-hulled river runners of old, the Remix’s combination
but is still the versatile go-anywhere boat with a river running soul.
of speed and stability softens the learning curve for new paddlers.
Expert paddlers will have this surprisingly nimble and playful
So, grasshopper, why invest in a new Remix instead of a gear swap
creature bouncing and blunting as well as dropping class V creeks.
RPM? Besides pride and desire for a social life, your ass will thank
The distinctive multi-chine hull and relatively narrow planing surface
you for the modern safety features and plush outfitting.
create wicked secondary stability and carving for the kayaker who is
available in four sizes
comfortable living on edge.
MsrP $1,049 us/$1,149 Cdn (adult sizes), available in three sizes
$729 us/$829 Cdn (remix 47) MsrP $995 us/Cdn
liquidlogickayaks.com wavesport.com
PYraNha KArnALI jaCKsON Hero
Pyranha’s newest boat is set to steal the hearts of aspiring river Like the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Jackson Hero is a
runners with its winning combination of stability and predictability. playboat posing as a river runner, luring in innocent longboaters
The planing hull affords solid initial stability while soft, rounded and turning them into surfing, spinning wave hogs. Essentially a
edges mimic the secondary stability and easy edge-to-edge stretched-out version of the Fun hull, Jackson’s river playboat, the
transitions of a displacement hull. “I anticipate the Karnali to become Hero has one of the widest planing surfaces and shortest hulls
the dominant boat in our fleet for novice paddlers,” says Wayne of any river runner, making it extremely manageable and adept
Dickert, Paddling School Director at Nantahala Outdoor Center. “The at negotiating tight runs and sticky situations. Designers David
user-friendly lines make it perfect for someone who hasn’t learned Knight and Eric Jackson say this fun surfer is just as at home on
how to handle their edges yet.” steep creeks and big drops thanks to a modified rocker profile and
large size available now, other sizes coming spring 2009
seriously amped-up volume.
MsrP $1,099 us/$1,299 Cdn
available in four sizes
pyranha.com
MsrP $1,199 us (adult sizes), $799 us (sidekick)
jacksonkayak.com
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