VertigeX Tandem

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:08 pm

We really enjoy our Dimension. The boat makes us look good playing, stable, forgiving, and fun.

Any thoughts on a VertigeX as the next step up?

Jan_dettmer · Post by **Jan_dettmer** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:05 pm

It's a great boat. I found it dry, quick to turn (for that size). Even solo it paddled really nice and can handle all kinds of whitewater.

Try one out!

Cheers, Jan

yarnellboat · Post by **yarnellboat** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:30 pm

I got finished outfitting mine for the fall, for tandem and solo, and haven't had too much of a chance to paddle it. 3 or 4 days of class II-III tandem runs, but it feels great so far! I should try to post/link some photos for you (good picture of it ocean surfing in Jan's newsletter too!)

I can't compare it to the Dimension, but it is much like a Caption in specs and performance. If it gets wet, it tends to happen at midship while on a tilt, it's very stable healed over and genarally a pleasure to paddle and surf.

Besides, is there anything comparable available? What else is currently in that market, maybe only the Bell Nexus now that Mohawk is not making 14s?

P.

Jim P · Post by **Jim P** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:53 pm

I find the Caption a bit sportier than the VertageX. the Vx is a bit tougher to make a tight turn in than a Caption or Probe 14. The Vx is a good surfer (front and side) and runs dry - like Yarnel sez - most water shipped in in the midsection.

Very predicable design - so far the toughest water we've been on is the lower Yough sub 3ft level.

The boat is difficult to manage when full of water but is very easy to roll - Never done a combat roll with my partner, but once she bails it comes up easy!

Of course for new production your choices are pretty limited...