I'm interested in converting a playboat/river runner kayak to C1. I would like something for surfing and playing around on class II and III. (I am 5' 7", 180lbs.)
Today a Dragorossi Stinger came up for sale locally. I haven't found much info on this boat in the forums. There was one mention that it is a dedicated surf kayak? However, Eddyflower seems to describe it as a river-runner/playboat. (http://www.eddyflower.com/ShowBoat.aspx ... =380#/home" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).
Anyone had experience with this as a C1?
Thanks,
Greg
Dragorossi Stinger
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Re: Dragorossi Stinger
I have tried one out on the Black in NY. The conversion wasn't bomber and its been a few years, but I remember the volume distribution being great for wave riding and a little turbulent in holes. Its a nice surf/river runner in comparison to some of the really short playboats out there today. But the chine is loose and its a wide platform, so its a nice C1. If the price is right, go for it.