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.

Zion Creek

Exo
Overall
88%
Zion Creek


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

Weight Of Use
Size L from 70 to 80kg - Size S from 50 to 65kg
Good
Very fast kayak and quick to turn. Easy to boof and maneuver quickly.
Bad
The only flaw I found is the low lateral stability due to the very narrow width. Occasionally I had feelings of loss of control at high speeds.