“The Firecracker 232 is the perfect balance of fun and performance. It’s given me the confidence to push into harder whitewater while still making every river feel like a playground.”
Category Archive: Tests and Reviews
Feedback on kayaks from around the world
22
Jan
Tom Shaw of UoB Canoe Reviews the Ripper 2 Large
Tom, a member of the University of Bristol Canoe Club, has been paddling for three years and leads efforts to recruit new paddlers. He enjoys using the Ripper 2 Large kayak, which suits his tall frame and enhances his paddling experience. Its features provide stability, control, and fun on various rivers.
29
Oct
Izzi Fryer of UoB Canoe Reviews the Ripper 2 Small
Izzi, a 21-year-old university student, shares her experiences with the Ripper 2 kayak, highlighting its speed, agility, and suitability for both beginners and experienced paddlers. She notes the boat’s ability to handle challenging rivers and emphasizes its playful nature, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their paddling skills.
03
May
Pyranha Firecracker Review by 4Corners Riversports Athlete, Jack Juntunen
Short & Sweet. The Pyranha Firecracker is a blast on the water. It can shred slicing on Class III, plug spicy holes on Class IV, and launch huge kickflips off any wave.
20
Feb
Which River Runner?
Bren discusses the challenges of choosing a Pyranha half-slice kayak. Weighing 73kg, he prefers the Large Ripper for its versatility and confidence, while the Firecracker 242 boosts his motivation.
19
Feb
Pyranha Scorch X.
…the X absolutely soars if you put a big stroke in, gliding out straight after. The Scorch’s skip is a highlight of the boat, a feeling you look forward to.
05
Oct
Sal’s Firecracker 232 Review
I had space for one kayak only. I’d not long had my new Firecracker 232, and I was desperate to get her on some moving water and have a proper play. However, I’d also agreed to coach river skills at the #ShePaddles Festival. Would it be irresponsible to try and teach river skills in a playboat?
14
Jul
Firecracker vs. Ripper 2
Usually, I don’t get used to a boat quickly, but I had no problem getting used to the small Firecracker, from being able to throw big loops in it on the Dee, to technical and bigger gradients on the Wnion.
03
Apr
Firecracker goes to Turkey!
The Firecracker had me excited from the beginning, but it still took me a while to understand what the design is capable of and what its limitations are. On a highwater, spontaneous Turkey trip, I found out exactly what I could do with it…
22
Nov
Ingredients for an Epic Weekend: Skook, Starfish, Sea Salt, Sunshine, and the Ripper 2 Small
My first impressions of the new and improved Ripper is that Pyranha really crushed this design. It is infinitely easier to stern squirt, carves on waves because it doesn’t get locked into a line, loves to lay big treat boofs, and zooms out of features like a dart.
