I wanted to know if anyone out there has any good advise about what OC1 canoe would be good for larger paddlers? I am 6'3" tall and approx 225lbs. I have been looking at several canoes, the Scorpius XM or Scorpius with extended foot well. I also like the Fusion, great looking canoe, or the Torrent. Does anyone have any experience with these canoes in relation with the big paddler? Also, I will be in Southern California waters, something that would do well in Cali. I'm looking to purchase soon.
Let me know your thoughts when you get a chance, would appreciate it! Have a great day!!
Submitted by stevengb37 on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 9:34am
I can help you with demo on an Extended footwell Scorpius, I have had by far the best experience purchasing, racing, surfing this boat. It is the most comfortable and durable canoe that I have owned.
I live in Long Beach, and have the boat stored at Kahakai OCC.
let me know how I can help,
John
jdeppe4@hotmail.com
#1 Mon, 08/04/2014 - 10:27am
I'm in your size range and Huki has a nice boat for us....v-1r. It's real nice in both bumps and flat. I don't race a lot but surf often and it's a great boat, Jude will work with you and built you the goods!
#2 Mon, 08/04/2014 - 4:36pm
Scorpius.
#3 Mon, 08/04/2014 - 4:37pm
The Storm is a great boat for long paddlers. I am 6'5 and 200 and it fits me great. Check it out.
#4 Tue, 08/05/2014 - 7:25am
Thanks for all the help and input!! It has helped me make a decision. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a Scorpius XM! So now the process begins. Thanks again to all that have responded, have an awesome day!!
#5 Tue, 08/05/2014 - 3:01pm
Steve, did you find a buyer for your Kaimana?
#6 Wed, 08/06/2014 - 5:04am
If your looking at used canoes I have a Zypher made by outrigger connection I am 6'2'' 225 and that is a great big man boat. I would tell you make sure it is Hawaiian Built not the California boats those have given problems with the seam blistering.
#7 Wed, 08/06/2014 - 6:06am
Haha. You picked the one canoe that no one on the forum recommended! Nice!
#8 Wed, 08/06/2014 - 3:50pm
Hey TI, yes I sold my Kaimana last week to someone in San Francisco. I'm storing it at my place until he can get down here.
#9 Wed, 08/06/2014 - 5:02pm
You will enjoy the Scorpius! Its even more awesome with the new ama!
#10 Thu, 08/07/2014 - 8:56pm