The Creek Boat Evolution Continues...
The 9R L is for larger paddlers and those who are pushing the limits of the sport, but it's far more than just a big 9R.
As the name suggests, the 9R L is still just shy of 9' in length, but additional volume has been carefully distributed to carry more gear, larger paddlers or blast through bigger volume features and steeper rivers.
The rear grab handle has been moved to the stern edge to allow comfortable lowering of the boat, easier access in bow pin situations and improved swimmer rescue capabilities. The key thinking behind this move though was to remove the scoop created by most stern handles and prevent you looking at the sky at the bottom of bigger drops; it definitely worked!
To maintain the effortless manoeuvrability and forgiving nature of the 9R hull, the sidewalls have been softened at the stern to remove any pressure build up when the 9R L is fully loaded and sitting lower in the water, so you can literally nudge the boat with your knees for ultra-precise course corrections.
The stern rocker on the 9R L has been revised to maintain lateral speed when travelling through features and a slight V has been added in the rear of hull to improve tracking during the forward power phase and loosen up the stern during turning stokes.
The 9R L's drain bung has been relocated to the side of the stern to allow efficient drainage whilst shoulder carrying and put it further out of harm's way.
As it's anticipated that the 9R L will be used in more demanding and adventurous locations, a security point has been added to the bow of boat for increased rescue options and added haulage possibilities during extreme portaging.
If you weigh 90kg or less and prefer extra speed over added volume, then check out the 9R Medium instead.
The 9R L is here, and we're incredibly proud to put our name to it.
#9RLove
The latest Pyranha innovative feature, deflects most waves away from the kayak, generating dynamic lift and stopping surface tension, so it doesn't load the kayak with massive weight and slow the kayak down.
Wave Deflector
Asymmetric Swede form hull with narrow width for speed.
Swede Form Hull
Starting in the center running to stern for control.
Slight Edge
Clean release off stern with edge.
Release Off Stern
High bow to lift over obstacles, punch through holes and resurface quickly. Rounded edges for forgiveness help to keep you on line. Flatter bow hull directs water under hull for quick bursts to hull speed.
High, Roundend, Flatter Bow
For speed.
Continuous Rocker
New 2014 Aluminium grab handles are stronger and more durable. Attached with captive inserts for a drier ride.
Aluminium Grab Handles
Strong, solid seat with front to back and
height adjustment, ergonomically shaped
with padded liner.
Stout Seat
Wave Deflector
The latest Pyranha innovative feature, deflects most waves away from the kayak, generating dynamic lift and stopping surface tension, so it doesn't load the kayak with massive weight and slow the kayak down.
Swede Form Hull
Asymmetric Swede form hull with narrow width for speed.
Slight Edge
Starting in the center running to stern for control.
Release Off Stern
Clean release off stern with edge.
High, Roundend, Flatter Bow
High bow to lift over obstacles, punch through holes and resurface quickly. Rounded edges for forgiveness help to keep you on line. Flatter bow hull directs water under hull for quick bursts to hull speed.
Continuous Rocker
For speed.
Aluminium Grab Handles
New 2014 Aluminium grab handles are stronger and more durable. Attached with captive inserts for a drier ride.
Stout Seat
Strong, solid seat with front to back and
height adjustment, ergonomically shaped
with padded liner.
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| Size | 9R L |
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| Length | 272cm / 8' 11" |
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| Width | 68cm / 26.7" |
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| External Cockpit Length | 95cm / 37.4" |
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| External Cockpit Width | 52.5cm / 20.7" |
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| Volume | 340l / 90gal (US) |
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| Hatch Volume | N/A |
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| Weight | 22kg / 48.5lb |
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| Optimum Paddler Weight | 75 - 125kg / 165 - 275lb |
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| Sizes |
9R L |
| Length |
272cm / 8' 11" |
| Width |
68cm / 26.7" |
| External Cockpit Length |
95cm / 37.4" |
| External Cockpit Width |
52.5cm / 20.7" |
| Volume |
340l / 90gal (US) |
| Hatch Volume |
N/A |
| Weight |
22kg / 48.5lb |
| Optimum Paddler Weight |
75 - 125kg / 165 - 275lb |
// MORE VIDEOS
9R L: Not just a big 9R
Shot in Altai, Russia and Peru.
Produced by SB Productions
Sickline POV 2014
Oscar McBurney and David Bain (Paddling the 9R) take you down the Sickline course on the Wellerbrücke section of the Oetz in Austria!
9R Promo 2
Team Paddler Matt Cooke and his son have been enjoying some leisurely paddling in the 9R.
Green Narrows with the 9R
The 9R and Mike Patterson take a trip down the Green River Narrows. It's all about having a great time on whitewater be it fast or mellow the 9R produces! Songs Power Moves, Baby by Inf. Also a big thanks to Jason McClure for shooting easily half of the shots.
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The best kayak that anyone has ever made!
Reviewer: Dave Fusilli
I have not been this excited about a kayak since I received my first Burn back in 2006. In my opinion, this is the best kayak that anyone has ever made! It's so fast and easy to paddle; narrow so you can easily reach the water and have a really nice forward stroke, tons of bow rocker and a nice edge!
Love at first paddling!
Reviewer: Lukas Kalkbrenner
Straightaway, I was totally overwhelmed by the speed and manoeuvrability of the 9R. I can't imagine anything better for the rivers out there at the moment!
The 9r doesn't compromise
Reviewer: Nicole Mansfield
It's fast, boofs well, holds a line, and is also super manoeuvrable! I'm not sure what else I could possibly want from a creek boat.
The 9r is my dream boat
Reviewer: Gerd Serrasolses
Fast and amazingly fun to paddle I don't want to use anything else and I'm beyond stoked to own the best boat in the market right now! Thanks Pyranha, crushed it!!
The best kayak I have ever paddled!
Reviewer: Ric Moxon
I have been paddling this boat for around 6 weeks now. It performs perfectly in all aspects of whitewater kayaking from tight and technical to big volume and pushy. Its narrowness is the key to many of its pros. It allows for more control on edge making it super fun to get your lean on and believe it or not it makes it a lot more stable in big volume. Being narrow with a slender narrow tapering tail means of less surface area for compression features and boils to grab your edge and if a boil does get you the water has very little leverage to flip you. You have to try it!
This is a revolution people, it is like when Shane McConkey designed the first powder ski! Narrow, slim tapering tail and a lot of front rocker, get on board it is the future.
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Don't be a whiner, buy a 9R
Reviewer: Aquabatics Calgary
The 9r perfectly represents the advancements in kayak technology. Designing a kayak has always been a balance of the performance features and their respective drawbacks (eg. more length = more tracking, but less turning. More rocker = better boofs, but less speed.) The guys at Pyranha proved that boat design isn't this cut and dry. By thinking outside the box, they have shaped a modern boat that nicely incorporates many of the features I look for, without sacrificing performance in any one of these categories. "Don't be a whiner, buy a 9r".
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Pyranha 9R Race Kayak, River Runner or Both?
Reviewer: Go-Kayaking.com
Who is this boat for? This is not a boat for the beginner market. This is an intermediate to advance paddler's boat. It is narrow which for the beginner may feel a little unstable and it is quick which will make rapids approach a bit too fast for some people. Someone who is competent and is looking at doing laps on their local class 4 run will love this boat.
If you like the forgiveness of a displacement hull creeker like the Pyranha Shiva but want the speed and directional stability of a planing hull boat like the Pyranha Burn then you will like this boat. Oh and of course all those who want to be competitive at the SCA Garry BoaterX next year better get one!! My feeling is this is a boat that will work well in many river environments so to answer my first question, it is both a Race Boat and River Runner and I think it will be my go to river running boat this winter.
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