Compare Phoenix vs

Phoenix

Wave Sport
Overall
94%
Phoenix


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

Weight Of Use
70 - 90 kg (92 gallons)
Good
The Phoenix is fast, spinning like a top, but when goes fast, it stabilizes and it is easy to drive it safely even in difficult water. The very high nose allows you to skip most of the waves without even boofing. The short tail allows you to jump without touching the rocks on the bottom, turn quickly and do not lose control in the waves. When it lands from the boof it accelerates and glide in a surprising way.
Bad
The tail rails are quite marked and sometimes they might be felt if you are missing the right inclination of the boat.

Shiva

Pyranha
Overall
57%
Shiva


Manoeuvrability
50%
Linear Speed
50%
Turning
67%
Stability
33%
Boof
83%
Lightness
67%
Outfitting
50%
Material resistance
67%
Good for beginner
67%
Good for intermediate
80%
Good for advanced
60%
Good for steep
67%
Good for volume
100%

Weight Of Use
This boat cannot be considered a special boat but the beginner and the advanced kayaker can enjoy this kayak both in valume and steep creeks. The M version is good from 70 to 80 Kg.
Good
Easy kayak with a good bow shape. The high front rocker permit to easely boof waves and holes. This kayak keeps the line in a good way and it's not hard to correct if necessary.
Bad
Very soft plastic and the seat it's not very solid (I felt it moving sidewise). The hul is quite narrow and thus the kayak it's a bit unstable. The vertical side on the back makes some rotations harder