Short Jefe Review

CosmikDebris · Post by **CosmikDebris** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:58 pm

So I've only paddled the Jefe on Big Creek a couple times and the Green yesterday. I'm about 155lbs, definatly on the low side for this boat I believe.
This thing just rides on top of the water. It floats over wierd currents and the bow helps keep you above the water considerably better than the Blunt, which was a bit of a submarine. The boat is incredibly stable, initial stablility is a little low, but secondary is legendary!
The cockpit it huge and leaves lots of room, it would be great for big guys. In the Blunt, my thighs were pressed against the cockpit rim, but in the Jefe I have probably at least 4 inches of extra room.
It's not very fast, however it accelerates fairly well with a couple paddle strokes. It does turn really easy, which could be either a benefit or a disaster, I don't know which yet. Seems to hold a line well in a rapid as long as you keep paddling, but will spin out if you aren't on top of it.
Overall, I love this boat, I think it is going to help my boating progress just because of the confidence it inspires. I would say it is one of the better C1 conversion creekers I've paddled, although I havn't tried the Nomad and have heard good things about it. The Jefe is definatly smaller than the big nomad, which just seems huge to me. If you're ever in Western North Carolina and want to try it out, let me know.
will lyons

billcanoes · Post by **billcanoes** » Fri May 05, 2006 8:31 pm

Hey Will,

I'd love to try it- I have a Micro and Solo if you want to give them a whirl- though my creeking tops at Wilson. I'd love to try some new runs though.

Bill

Jan_dettmer · Post by **Jan_dettmer** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:24 pm

Bill, what is the Solo like?

Cheers, Jan

Tiggy · Post by **Tiggy** » Sat May 06, 2006 1:07 pm

Sweet! Hey quicky here....Ane1 ever convert a Perception Supersonic? I have a line on one cheap, looks like a "standard issue" creeker unless Im missing something..

ty in advance!