Compare 9R XL vs

9R XL

Pyranha
Overall
65%
9R XL


Manoeuvrability
100%
Linear Speed
83%
Turning
83%
Stability
67%
Boof
67%
Lightness
33%
Outfitting
50%
Material resistance
50%
Good for beginner
50%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
100%
Good for steep
67%
Good for volume
100%

Weight Of Use
from 65 to 80 kg.
Good
Very balanced boat. The high nose allows good boof and the speed is impressive. Easy to drive.
Bad
The weight of the kayak is for sure the biggest problem. The rails also can be hard on rocky creeks.

Ace of Spade

Spade Kayaks
Overall
59%
Ace of Spade


Manoeuvrability
67%
Linear Speed
50%
Turning
67%
Stability
83%
Boof
50%
Lightness
50%
Outfitting
67%
Material resistance
50%
Good for beginner
83%
Good for intermediate
80%
Good for advanced
40%
Good for steep
67%
Good for volume
40%

Weight Of Use
Good kayak for the beginner and intermediate paddler in rivers up to class IV. Fits kayakers from 70 to 85 kg.
Good
Easy to control. It keeps the line easly even on the side. Good lateral stability. Very stiff material.
Bad
The material is still very heavy and new (not long term tested). It feels a bit hard to turn comparing to the Recon 93 and the nose is a bit hard to lift. The shape of the sides is not suitable for the advanced kayaker that like to drive the boat with the sides. However beginners could like this feature because the boat result easy to drive.