wavesport x vs. forplay

Ronnie · Post by **Ronnie** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:13 am

How dose the wavesport forplay compair to the wavesport x as a c-1 the wavesport websight said that they are the same as a kayak. I just wanted to know what would work for a 170 something pound person who wants to learn to cartweel but still have fun on the river too.
thanks
Ronnie

Timzjatl · Post by **Timzjatl** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:33 am

the foreplay will be easier to cartwheel, but slightly tougher in river running scenarios.. I had a midieval (same size as an X) and it was nearly impossible to cartwheel
Good luck
Tim

James · Post by **James** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:19 pm

I agree with Tim, the forplay is a way way better playboat than the X. Due to the forplay`s length compared to the latest playboats, it makes an excellent river running playboat as well. Flatwater moves at 170 is going to be a bit of a workout, but possible.

Post by **PAC** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:45 pm

I have not paddle a Foreplay but paddle an X. The X I have I use as my big water boat and is not something I can throw around with ease.
I'm 5'8" and 180lb and my X has been modified (smashed both in the bow and stern), taking a fair amount of volume out of it. Warren has had it out and he is 6'+ and (hopefully) heavier than I and he can he can throw it easier than I can. He's also half my age so I'm thinking its a youth thing too.
Anyway, the X plays well as a surfer but for cartwheels , particularly flat water, an such it would not be my boat of choice. For that I have a XXX (also smashed) and it cartwheels on demand (and sometime not on demand) and can run III+ rivers with ease. You just have to be paying attention with it since it is narrow and lacks volume - just another thought to add to the confusion. If your around SW PA your welcome to take my X out for a demo.
Good luck on your choice and let us know how it works out.

aldenb · Post by **aldenb** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 2:07 pm

forplay will be good at your weight, i think the X will be too big. i have a forplay, i can cartwheel it at 150 lbs, so you should have no problem, plus it's fast as hades for catching waves or eddies. ive never paddled the X, but a friend used it as a c-1 creeker, and liked it for creeking.
later
Alden

Ronnie · Post by **Ronnie** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:50 pm

thanks i will look at more forplays

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