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6'4" Tall... recommend me a kayak

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  • 03-04-2016 8:42pm
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    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys, I'm here to ask the experts a question.
    I'm 6'4" tall / 100Kg / size11 feet! :) and am looking to get back to my paddling.
    Basically I need a kayak for river-running that will be comfortable to sit in.
    I used to own a Fluid Solo L but i sold it some years back.
    I would consider buying another one, but at times I even found the foot room constrictive on that boat.
    Can anyone recommend me other options?
    I hear the Dagger Mamba 8.6 might be a good fit.
    What about the Dagger MX?
    Appreciate any guidance on this.
    Fanks!!


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    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭kormak


    anyone....? anyone...? Bueller...?


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    ec18
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭ec18


    Best thing to do is head to I-Canoe, bring your river boots and try a few for size


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    adrianshanahan
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭adrianshanahan


    Jackson Zen L

    whooper boat, fun to paddle, fast, forgiving and turns on a dime.

    Loads of room in it.


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    yomchi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    Mamba 8.6 is my advice. Im just under 6'3 and 97Kg's.

    Love this boat!


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    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭kormak


    Tried the Mamba 8.6 today and it was sooo comfy to sit in... think I'm sold!


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    yomchi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    kormak wrote: »
    Tried the Mamba 8.6 today and it was sooo comfy to sit in... think I'm sold!

    Best all rounder on the market in my opinion. Enjoy ;)


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    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭kormak


    yomchi wrote: »
    Best all rounder on the market in my opinion. Enjoy ;)
    hard to find one secondhand right now... :(


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    yomchi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    kormak wrote: »
    hard to find one secondhand right now... :(

    Keep an eye on "Canoes and Kayaks for sale Ireland" on Facebook


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    bside29
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭bside29


    How about Sea Eagle Razorlite 393rl, it has 500-pound load capacity and an interior of 11'7" x 1'6". Or better yet, try checking out directly at Outdoor Gear Up website about kayaks recommendation.


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