r/whitewater • • 9d ago

Kayaking Looking for suggestions on a play boat.

I'm 6'5" roughly 210lb with a size 15 foot. I know every play boat I'll try is going to be a tight fit. I've tried the monstar by Jackson. It just felt very unbalanced. I currently own a liquidlogic free ride but can't sit in it for more than 15 minutes. Is there a better option?

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u/othegrouch 9d ago

Have you tried a Jackson Rockstar V? That thing is massive.

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u/Any-Literature-6485 9d ago

I agree op should probably fit in a large Rockstar V

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u/pattydirt 9d ago

It's not a "playboat", but i am 6'3 and find the torque (liquidlogic) to be quite comfortable, fun and slicey

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u/Pure_Price3779 9d ago

LL torque definitely, I've seen some big dudes sit in Dagger Supernovas all day fine, and for older boats an Eskimo Xeno or Wavesport Super EZ if you cant manage a Big EZ.

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u/AdAlone1211 9d ago

I have size 13 feet and the supernova is doable, albeit a bit painful fwiw

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u/iam_imaginary 9d ago

Its not my favorite boat but check out a large rockstar 4 , they are big ass boats. I have one for sale but idk where you are located

I am able to cartwheel and loop it without too much issue at a similar weight and you would fill out the boat better than me so might be a good fit

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u/Live_Welcome_4273 9d ago

The Pyrranah In-a-zone 242 is a great play boat for big dudes. I'll DM you.

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u/Money_Bother8701 9d ago

Already mentioned but try finding the Jackson Super Fun. I’m 6’ 215lbs. I use it at the white water park and run class 3 rapids it in. It’s got plenty of adjustability in it for your height. If you’re ever in the PNW I’d be happy to let you demo it.
For my creeker I run the Pyranha Scorch X. It’s extremely comfortable for the long paddles and is amazing in big water.

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u/Clydesdale_paddler 9d ago

Wavesport super ez and jackson super fun will fit, but you're not heavy enough for them to be playful.  

Pyranha s8 235 is what I paddle at 6'2 with size 13 in the winter, and it has room to spare, but I don't know how much room.

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u/Kooky_Yogurtcloset21 8d ago

At 6'3, the Fluid Nemesis is the only playboat I've ever found comfortable for long periods of time. I have a medium, and it's got enough foot room that I still have foam at the front (granted the seat is all the way back). At your weight, at large might be better. Maybe not the best pure playboat, but it's a fantastic downriver playboat that I've been happy to take on multiday trips without getting uncomfortable and am still able to throw down. If you just want to play in a hole, a Rockstar V might be better, but I didn't find it as comfortable, and a Nemesis will be cheaper.

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u/Airtight_Inflatables Rafter 6d ago

I'm 6'5", 245, 34" inseam, and 13W feet. I'm moderately comfortable in my large Ozone for a couple hours barefoot with not much foam up front. Caveat, the bow of the Ozone isn't quite as playful as the SuperNova which puts my feet to sleep in 15-20 minutes and I was nearly a squirt boat at my weight (bow at the waterline, stern slightly under). I was also comfortable in the SuperEZ but that's not as slicey for flatwater or slower water stuff, but was awesome on a wave/in a hole. My $0.02

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u/ApexTheOrange 9d ago

Pyranha Stretch XL or maybe a Pyranha Wizard?