About myself

Avid surf kayaker - in playboats mainly untill now, have previously paddled a riot Boogie.

About the test environment

Llangenith Beach, lovely sunny November day, clean wave with a 3 to 4 foot face

Review

First thing you will notice is the weight of the boat or lack of it i should say, carrying the boat can be a little unbalanced but with a finger hole cut out of the centre pillar this becomes a much easier task. the centre pillar can also be cut out and altered to allow more room for the feet. The back band tends to sit a little low and has been refered to as a bum strap on other paddling forums. one real critisism is that the grap/security bars are too close to the deck of the boat. Once in the water on the paddle out i noticed how much easier this boat paddled out through the white water than the Riot boogie i once owned which tended to tip me over backwards. The first ride had both my paddling partner and i both laughing out loud the take off was effortless and at how responsive this boat is to mere movements of the hips, these were transmitted to the rails instantly, the speed on the wave was so noticeable both of us drew jealous glances from the hoards of board surfers just sat there soaking their legs in cold water as they do, and it rolls like a dream in case you wondered.

Conclusion

If you feel the need to get in the surf every week or once in awhile then dont hesitate to spend your money on a Maverick, and if you've never paddled a surf kayak before they take a bit of getting used too, particularly keeping your balance so stick at it, it will get a silly grin on your face.