OC1 For Big Paddlers?

stevengb37

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

jdeppe

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
[email protected]

#1 Mon, 08/04/2014 - 10:27am

Haoleullinalu

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

BlueFaria

Scorpius.

#3 Mon, 08/04/2014 - 4:37pm

joelmkrause

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

stevengb37

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

Paolo305

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

goto

Haha. You picked the one canoe that no one on the forum recommended! Nice!

#8 Wed, 08/06/2014 - 3:50pm

stevengb37

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

esbaypod

You will enjoy the Scorpius! Its even more awesome with the new ama!

#10 Thu, 08/07/2014 - 8:56pm