C1 Karma question

[Wendy]

I recently briefly paddled a C1 karma unlimited on the Pigeon. I was surprised at how stable it was with a 6 inch saddle. Would the shorter Karma L feel less stable as a C1 with a 6 inch saddle? It is shorter but a little wider.

[ian123]

I tried a large with a 5" saddle and it was rock solid. 6" should be fine.

[Wendy]

Thanks!!

[jededmon]

I have a Flying Squirrel 95 for sale... Not a Karma but its definitely stable and large.

[the great gonzo]

Length (at least in high volume creekboats) affects stability much less than width, hull shape and to a somewhat lesser extent volume. The Large Karma has significantly more volume and is significantly wider than the Karma UL, while still being 9 ft long. I find my Karma M ( my weight is about 175 lbs) rock solid, so the L should be even more so. I use a 6 inch saddle.

TGG!

[Albertaboat]

Hey Gonzo I'm around your weight at 180 and am looking for a new boat to replace my well used everest, I was wondering what made you chose a medium over a large karma?

[the great gonzo]

The large simply seemed too big. I am even slightly under the weight range for the large, and Jacksons aways seem to be big volume for their size. In the Karma M I seem to be right in the sweet spot fot the weight range, and I don't do enough expedition paddling to justify going for the big instead. The M feels just right, even with all my emergency and FA gear in it.

TGG!

[Wendy]

Thanks for the feedback!!