Playboat Vs Creekboat

padjo5

Looking to get a steer from those with more experience of the different types of boats.

I am getting back into kayaking, having done L1&L2 few years ago.

Based on the fact that I plan on doing some trips with a club on Liffey and Boyne, with some whitewater, would a playboat be a foolish choice of boat to pick up second hand?

Would a creekboat be more suitable? My preference would be for a playboat, but I am wondering if this may be difficult to handle on 3-4 hour trips initially, and if creek would be more suitable?

Thanks in advance.
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Arawn

Paddling a playboat on trips is torture tbh. It just takes so much more effort

MugMugs

I regularly run the boyne in a project. Pain in the ass yes. Give you something to do and keep entertained? Yup.

If you can access a creek for big water I'd run with a playboat.

padjo5

Thanks for inputs......further help needed! Options:

Second hand Bliss-Stick Scud

OR

Second hand Dagger GTX......

I am led to believe that the BlissStick, while shorter (around 6.5foot) than the GTX, has a high volume, with a large stern volume very evident. Anyone experience of the Scud, ie how does it travel on flat water between weirs etc?? Would it be a pain in the ass to be in for a few hours?? Im 6 foot, 85kg.

Thanks.

MugMugs

What weight / height are you?

padjo5

6ft and 85kg

Arawn

padjo5 wrote: »

6ft and 85kg

a mamba might suit??

padjo5

Is that to say that either of the other 2 options would be unsuitable Arawn?
Mamba looks good, but out of my price league!

MugMugs

The Dagger is more of a river runner than a Playboat.

Scud is a nice boat, check the specs though and see if it's for you. Your weight isn't too much so you should be okay.

There's also rakes of Jackson All Stars and Projects out there that could suit you too.

nookie

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yomchi

I have recently traded my Wavesport EZ 60 for a new Superstar at Icanoe. I think the EZ 60 would be ideal for you, we are a similar weight range and height. The EZ 60 is a class little river runner but low enough volume and edgy enough to get most free style moves done. It'll surf great, carve great, stern squirt ok but not as easy a free style boat, never double pumped it as it might be a tad too long, rolls on a dime too.

I reckon it'll be at a decent price at Icanoe if you give them a buzz