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Reviews written by aaronl

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aaronlaaronl   May 30, 2005
(Updated: May 30, 2005)
Overall rating 
 
4.0
Design 
 
4.0
Perfomance 
 
4.0
Quality 
 
4.0
Value / Money 
 
4.0

Affordable Bliss

About myself I have been paddling less than a year, but with the Reno playpark in my backyard and the sierras so close, i have been able to paddle almost everyday. About the test environment I tested this boat on the South Yuba, the playpark, the South & North Fork of the American. Review The RAD is a great versatile little boat that is easy to roll and affordable. It runs the river well, plays great and is fast. The speed comes from the wide, low rockered tail in the rear, which can cause problems in steep holes. It does well on waves, carves up a storm and is loose on the foam pile, not as loose as some boats, but everything in life is a compromise. The outfitting is good and I love the seat and backband. I am not crazy about the thighbraces, as my legs sit more upright than i am used to, but a newer system is coming out this summer. Conclusion For 750 plus shipping the value is hard to beat. I recommend demoing one as always to...

Boats & Boards
aaronlaaronl   May 30, 2005
(Updated: May 30, 2005)
Overall rating 
 
3.0
Design 
 
3.0
Perfomance 
 
5.0
Quality 
 
2.0
Value / Money 
 
2.0

Star performer, horrible outfitting

About myself I have been paddling for less than a year, but with the playpark in my back yard I am able to paddle almost everyday. About the test environment I took it to the Reno Whitewater park at medium flows and on the North Fork of the American Review This is a review of a '04 model, not the newer '05 ones. The boat performs on any feature, small or large and really does well in a hole and feels loose on a wave. It is a little slower than the other boats out there, but I found it was a pretty good compromise between speed and all around performance. It fit me size wise and room was not an issue. Down river performance was very good and did not feel grabby. It was easy to roll and the one thing i really like about Jackson Kayaks is the way my knees fit. The outfitting does suck. The design does save weight, but I wonder if it can't be improved upon. The hip pads are horrible and could not be shaved,...

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