Re: [Paddlewise] [Fwd: White Water Recomendations]

I'll add my 2cents on the Neck Jive.  I'm guessing you'll find it a
responsive, yet forgiving boat.  At 6'2", legroom is an issue.  Try sitting
in a Jive "810", which is just a few centimeters longer than the standard
Jive, but may have just enough additional space for your feet and legs.

> On Tue, 27 Feb 2001, Wayne Smith wrote:
>
> > I would like to expand my fleet to include an all purpose White Water /
Surf
> > boat.
> >
> > Any reccomendations??
>
> I went through a similar search.  The Necky Jive was highly recommended as
> a boat that did a good job at both ocean surfing and whitewater.
> I'm 170, 6', 33" inseam and fit easily.  I can't verify how good it is
since
> I've only used it for rolling practice.
>
> > I am 6'2" - 200# A bit long of leg (Inseam = 32") -
Beginner-Intermediate
> > paddler.  Would like to learn to roll..
> >
> > Would like to find a boat that fits most criteria...
>
> Another option is one of the new playboats.  They aren't as good for
running
> whitewater but are great for playing games on waves or destination play
> spots.  During pool sessions the "good" playboaters paddle across the
pool,
> submerge the bow and balance the boat at about a 70 degree angle with the
> stern in the air, then with a quick motion, cartwheel and stand the boat
> on the stern.  I squeezed into a Wavesport XXX last week and am now
lusting
> after a playboat.
>
> Someone else suggested the Dagger Redline, you are sized well for that
boat,
> I found it a bit awkward to roll and think something with hard chines
would
> be preferable for ocean surfing.  But what do I know I've only used my
> "whitewater" boat to roll....
>
> kirk
>
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