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I paddled a large Flirt for a few years at 190 lbs. I'm not much of a play boater.

The boat was very stable to the point of being hard to roll.

Thanks, Mikey. There is a local shop that had a kayak version I was thinking of buying. They would probably let me try it out, but it would have to be converted to really tell. Might have to roll the dice I guess, see how it works out. That or the Monstar. It would be cool to have something that run...

I haven't paddled the Monstar but have a lg Flirt. I like it a lot, but at 190lbs I feel it has a bit too much volume for me for serious play, so it might be pretty good for you
Where are you located? Might find some locals with boats to try?
Mikey

Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on Monstar vs Fluid Flirt Large for someone who is 230-235 lbs?

Thanks

The Fluid Flirt is very stable as a C-1...the large especially so, but once you get adjusted to it you might find it a bit big for some of the moves. It also surprisingly makes a pretty nice river/play boat.

... outfitting (not holding my breath). I've heard good things about the flirt, or the nemesis and I've watched some Chapelle videos and man he kills ... There is a used small flirt and nemesis for sale close by. Also a Large flirt, but I'm guessing they wouldn't be ideal. I like to be challenged ...

Larry, my saddle is 6 1/2". The large Flirt is really roomy though. I use the balls of my feet also...don't use pegs if I want my feet flat, which is how I prefer it most times. I think it helps having them angled in ala the l'edge seems to be. But I agree pegs probably not great in most conversions

is the large flirt still available? if so, might you send pictures of boat and outfitting?

thanks

Large Fluid Flirt with bulkhead and thigh straps. Orange color. Fun boat!
$250 without skirt. $300 with MountainSurf skirt sized Medium

Planning on being at the Yough in two weeks (Falls Fest weekend)

I have a large Fluid Flirt hull and a Mountain Surf C-1 skirt for sale. The Flirt has a fair amount of oil canning but is in otherwise ...

I have fun paddling a short and stable conversion, large Fluid Flirt. Being short you get a lot of feedback on whether you're using good technique. You also get ...

Large flirt paddled 3 times has a gyramax saddle but needs foam also has all the k1 outfitting 500 obo
Drago stinger in good shape no saddle but has the k1 outfitting 250 obo

Joshua

... have to be terribly picky the fluid boats have good cboat rep i enjoyed large flirt you can get it down and it pops

I have a Large Flirt for sale. $200. Located in D.C. area. PM me if you are interested.

I think you'd be okay in a large Flirt. I know some think it's slow, but I never have any problems keeping up with my buddies in their bigger open boats. It's a very comfortable hull to paddle and still quite playful.
MB