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Review Detail

 
Axiom 8.5
Boats & Boards
(Updated: July 30, 2009)
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Design 
 
5.0
Perfomance 
 
5.0
Quality 
 
5.0
Value / Money 
 
5.0

Axiom: Great successor to the RPM

About the reviewer

First season whitewater kayaker

Test environment

Downstream river run and whitewater play.

Review

I've tested the boat once now, but liked it so much I bought it. Another friend has tried the 8.0 a few times and is about to do the same. The great thing about the RPM is that it is easy to roll. The bad thing is it rolls so easily. The Axiom is almost as easy to roll when you want, but has nice edges to keep you up. The edges cut well in flat water and keep the boat pointed much straighter than some similar boats like the Pyranha Z.One. It also edges, braces, and handles much better than the Z.One. The low profile gives it many of the same advantages that made the RPM a legend. The outfitting is very well made, very adjustable and comfortable. The bulkhead is well padded and large enough to fill the bow space well -- no space for pinching toes. I'll leave the evaluation of its ability to hotdog to those with better skills than I. For a novice paddler, this is a great multi-purpose boat.

Conclusion

The RPM can move over now, it's successor has arrived.

Review

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About Me
Location: Potomac River: Mather Gorge/Chutes
Age: 50
Weight: 76.2 kgs
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