Question For Luke Hopkins

[BiteFish]

Hey Luke, there are many pictures of you in the Gallery using an S6X. Are you still using an S6X or did you change to an S6F? I am getting an S6X and was just curious that you still use the S6X. Would be interested in your comments on its performance on the wave and in the hole. Thanks! George

[localpaddler]

Hey George,
If you are looking at the S6f and the S6x, you should definitely get the s6f. I have paddled both the boats in the past quite a bit and the S6f is better on holes and waves. It is easier to blunt, cartwheels smoother, and a whole lot more user friendly. Honestly the S6 is better than the X and F, unless you are a really big person and do not fit in the S6 200. The s6 200 is faster boat than the others, it has a better stern. Really the biggest downfall to the S6 200 is that is has the old Pyranha outfitting. I currently do not paddle a Pyranha boat. I am paddling a Wavesport Zero Gravity 54. This boat is truly incredible. Here is a couple shots of me and Brian Jennings testing the prototypes.
http://www.localpaddler.com/gallery/BW000003.jpg

http://www.localpaddler.com/gallery/BW0000022.jpg

http://www.localpaddler.com/gallery/NRD04LBW21.jpg

As you can see this boat is really good in holes and waves. Let me know if you have any questions about the ZG 54. See you on the river. -Luke

[BiteFish]

Hi Luke,
Thanks for the quick reply. Pyranha should thank you for the best performance in their recent boats! The Z-G looks like a sweet boat, especially when paddled by you or Tanya Shuman! Talk about BIG AIR! Phew!
Anyway, at 218# I could not fit into the S6 200, had one, had to put the seat back all the way, and in that position, subbed out the stern. I can't get used to the idea of a 6'4" S6F 193. Want something a little longer. Maybe will wait and demo the larger Z-G.
Again, thanks for your information!
George

[bigjeff]

So this is where your hanging out now the fish site is down, well better than most hey.

chat soon

jeff