In a message dated 12/10/98 0:57:14 AM EST, klagjf_at_worldnet.att.net writes: >I am also leaning toward the older XL, rather than the MAX. From what I understand, the MAX is not an improvement over the XL, it is just different.< I paddled the Mariner XL for four years before I switched (five years ago) to the MAX . The MAX is different and an improvement. Its like comparing any two kayak designs there are plus's and minus's. The borse bothers redesigned the XL's stern and bow to create the MAX and considered it a replacement for the XL. The story I heard is that the XL was designed for a large east coast Canoe manufacture, to their spec.'s, then the deal fell throw. I recently I paddled the MAX and an Express in the surf (4-5FT) on the same day. The express being shorter and narrower maneuver on the wave face better. The MAX punched out though the break batter was more stabile landing on the back side of the wave. The one surprise I found was that the MAX could swing around on the flat water between waves quicker then the Express. Put the MAX on its side and the bow and stern are free to turn. The express has a straighter side profile. << >I am thinking about replacing my Coaster with another Mariner boat, either the Max or the Express >> Both Mariner boat are good I would pick the boat that fits your size and gear carrying requirements. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Dec 10 1998 - 06:59:35 PST
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