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Anyone around 205# paddle an Outrage or Nitro and HAPPY

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 4:23 pm
by dillonpro
I paddled a Mohawk XL13 from 1994 til 2000 when I sold it. I only have C-1's now but would like to get back to occasionally paddling OC1. I got in a friends Mohawk XL 13 last week and I felt like I was in a barge. If anyone in the 200+ weight range has a OC1 which is fairly quick, dry, handles class 3-4 water and eddies well I sure would like to hear about it. I'm hoping maybe the MR Outrage or the Esquif Nitro will fit the bill but I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
Larry

Outrage

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 5:02 pm
by TommyC1
Larry, I'm 195 and I'm quite happy with my Outrage, but, if you don't mind the extra foot you might like the Outrage X better. I'm told it's dryer.
My limited experience in a Nitro was not great. Mostly it felt like a beach ball, slow and hard to lock onto a carve. I realy like the Detonator but it's even smaller than an Outrage so I doubt it would be dry for a big guy.
If you can find one I know a few folks who realy like the Dagger Caption too.

Tommy

Outrage

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:02 am
by summer
:D I am about 210 to 220 # and I paddle an Outrage. Paddle it on class 3 and 4 and very happy with it. This is my third used Outrage.