Compare Manta vs

Manta

Lettmann
Overall
80%
Manta


Manoeuvrability
83%
Linear Speed
100%
Turning
100%
Stability
83%
Boof
100%
Lightness
83%
Outfitting
50%
Material resistance
50%
Good for beginner
83%
Good for intermediate
100%
Good for advanced
80%
Good for steep
100%
Good for volume
80%

Weight Of Use
from 75 to 87 kg
Good
This model is really easy to drive especially at low speed. The tail rocker is very high and therefore the boof is really easy. In the wave trains this model can really follow the waves very quickly
Bad
At high speed the control of the boat is a bit harder. However is easy to recover. The boat seems to be not very solid and the outfitting is not the best.

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.