Thinkin' about a real squirt boat

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Thinkin' about a real squirt boat

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I messed up & bought a copy of the dvd 'Metal Flakes'. Now I want to try mild mysteries :D . Maybe just go under :o & come right back up to see what it's like.

Looks like the river's going to be up too high to have rapids for a while longer :cry: . I'm having fun doing stern squirts in the Viper (full cut). I'm 190lbs & can't get the bow down in the Viper.

Adam, how's the Maven? It looks a little narrow, but how does it feel? Should I try an Acrobat? Should I chop the Viper?

Oh, I want it to surf great too...& be fast, stable & forgiving :wink: Yeah, I know that's asking for way too much.

What do y'all think?

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For your weight, get an Acrobat. The Maven would be a real submersible!

If you want some forward speed (better for ocean / front surfing too) get a "standard cut" acrobat

If you want better mystery potential, and faster / easier cartwheels, go for the "master cut" acrobat.


If I recall correctly "Mel" of "KK and Mel" was thinking about selling an Acro in the SE a while back...nice looking one too. I'm not sure if it's still for sale though, or how to reach Mel.

An Edge would most likely be a bit too high volume, and I'm not sure about an Aerobat (if you unearth an Aerobat, let me know-I'm looking for one for the "Collection"!).

FWIW both Angst and PS Composites have Acrobat molds....

You could also look around for a cut down slalom boat (I wouldn't cut the Viper down...you'd still have too much volume in it due to the hull / deck shape and width)

Good luck :D
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Adam
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