If you are like me and like having edges for carving in and out of eddies, making tight turns in the thick of things and playing here and there then the Detox is your beast. I would choose the Detox over the Solo as my creek boat because of the edges and the control that it gives me, just remember that the edges also make it a wee bit less forgiving than the rounded hull and sides of the Solo. The choice is yours, test both and go with what feels best for you.

About the reviewer Paddling for 13 years. Currently Guide and Kayak instructor. Living in Limpopo on the banks of the Blyde River in South Africa Test environment Sabie and Blyde River Xfest down river Pro Races. Good water levels down techinical steep gr3-4 creeks. Review The L Spice has enough length and volume to get you through most sticky spots. Turns easily and boofs easily even when hand paddling the kayak. The hull and lower volume bow/stern give the kayak the fun freestyle potential that creek boats like the Solo sacrifice for their volume and the related performance attributes. Conclusion The most fun down river kayak I have paddled since the days in the late 90's when I paddled my WS X down everything. Great for beginners and just good comfy down river performance for those wanting to have fun on some of the more "interesting" runs.

About the reviewer Paddling for the last 13 years, kayak and river guide instructor. Freestyle and down river freestyle (freewheels and other down river fun) is how I like to get wet. Test environment Various play spots, mostly on the Vaal river. i have also been running various rivers in the boat from gr2-4 mostly medium volume Review The kayak is great in holes and breaking waves. Stable when vertical so cartwheels and the other hole moves happen with out to much effort. It carves well on waves, bounces like a "gomtor in die vuur" for good air. The kayak also has good volume in the front for wicked loops, and the other hole moves. Handles well on the river and allows one to have maximum fun while heading down. Conclusion Good freestyle river runner and will not disappoint when playboatin.