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Review Detail

 
Spice L
Boats & Boards
(Updated: March 24, 2009)
Overall rating 
 
4.0
Design 
 
4.0
Perfomance 
 
4.0
Quality 
 
4.0
Value / Money 
 
4.0

River runner with fun freestyle potential

About the reviewer

Paddling for 13 years. Currently Guide and Kayak instructor. Living in Limpopo on the banks of the Blyde River in South Africa

Test environment

Sabie and Blyde River Xfest down river Pro Races. Good water levels down techinical steep gr3-4 creeks.

Review

The L Spice has enough length and volume to get you through most sticky spots. Turns easily and boofs easily even when hand paddling the kayak. The hull and lower volume bow/stern give the kayak the fun freestyle potential that creek boats like the Solo sacrifice for their volume and the related performance attributes.

Conclusion

The most fun down river kayak I have paddled since the days in the late 90's when I paddled my WS X down everything. Great for beginners and just good comfy down river performance for those wanting to have fun on some of the more "interesting" runs.

Review

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About Me
Location: South Africa, various rivers
Age: 28
Weight: 72 kgs
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