The Pyranha Scorch X Stout 2 is a high specification river running kayak that is based on the very popular Scorch Stout 2. Whilst the Scorch Stout, comes in three sizes. The Scorch X is a single sized kayak for paddlers in the 75 - 115kg weight range. Simply the Scorch X is longer and delivers greater levels of Speed.
Pyranha have desged the Scorch X with all the same great features as all their other whitewater kayaks. Firstly is was designed by paddlers for paddlers. It incorporates a tough and durable polyethylene shell. However, whilst they are built to withstand the abuse that many paddlers give their boats. They not not unbreakable. The Scorch X has a full length set of rails, which makes it great for carving turns. There is a good amount of rocker which is great when paddling steeper rivers and the length just gives great forward speed. Getting into the kayak is easy due to the large kayak cockpit. Once in the kayak the Stout 2 outfitting is all around you. Firstly there is a very comfortable adjustable padded seat. This also features a kayak backrest which offers good levels of support. The backrest is easy to control via the ratchets that are loacted on the thighbraces. Further support is then given due to the addition of the bulkehead footrest. In the front of the boat, there is also a step out pillar, should you find yourself in an inveretd pin. Additional safety features include the 5 large alloy grab handle / clip points. There is one on each end of the kayak and a futher 3 around the cockpit area.
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The Pyranha Scorch Stout 2 is a great river running kayak that offers great levels of comfort and performance. This whitewater kayak comes in three sizes for a near perfect fit. There is Scorch Small, Scorch Medium and also a Scorch Large. (There is a 4th size, the Scorch X. Primarily a longer version of the Scorch Medium for more speed.) The Scorch comes fully fitted with the Pyranha Stout 2 Outfitting, this offers some of the best levels of comfort, performance and Safety. Pyranha have designed the scorch to be slightly longer than boats such as the Machno. It also has a harder set of rails that also help to achieve a flatter planing hull. However will make it slightly less forgiving, but it will make it slightly more fun when on a river wave.
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