Phoenix kayak craigslist

I had seen a few. But how to float a lb. That boat is the new "Re-Vision" just released by Cobra. It definitely floats me high and fast but not dry and it usually paddles out with good speed and surprising stability. It acquires a lot of waves way before they even begin to break, so you have to check yourself from hogging more than your fair share - especially when other riders boat or board are around.

Once on the wave,turning is simply a dream. The lightest brace or slightest hip roll with my weight in the boat triggers an instant response. After that,the down the line tracking speed is so considerable,your biggest problem is to remember to start your cut back to the pile early before you outrun our usual peaky shoulders. On bigger wally barrels or quality pitching tube days, when no one seems to be making all the sections or coming out of the other side clean before bailing or getting closed out, a couple of gorilla strokes into the face of that threatening barrel often propels you in the Re-Vision to such uncanny and ridiculous warp speeds across the face of the wave that shorebound onlookers are left speechlessly amazed and top knotch board surfers start to scoff and guffaw about all of the hydrodynamic advantages of a gargantuan surfboat propelled by paddle power versus the more challenging and manly?

In fact, on some of those better days,my own shortboarding sons have been among the good-natured chiders in the hard-core line-up. I have even sarcastically apologized, on occasion, for going so ridiculously fast so apparently easily while they would rage on about "geezer surfing", "sofa surfing", "lazee boy surfing", "geriatric surfing" and so on. I've even chimed in by adding that I was thinking of adding a beer cooler with bow mounted tv and a remote for my paddle for those slower knee high days that might be coming during football Sundays in September!

Seriously though, about the only complaints I have on the Re-Vision are these. I wish Danny had contoured the buttock wells better. After an hour or two of invigorating surfing, the very flat seat surface gets a little uncomfortable on an old man's bum. And there are those days when the riding is just so dam good and easy, you just can't seem to stop yourself until you're in serious geezer agony.

Ah yes, the agony of exercise for the aging and arthritic. More important, perhaps, is the rejuvenating prospect of a little fun from a definite adrenalin ride. Hell, sometimes I think that's all that's keeping me going from day to day. My other complaint is with the Cobra Kayak Company. Apparently they have renegged on their deal with Danny Broadhurst on suitable payment for the brilliance of his design. I know I do. Finally,if you don't weigh more than lbs. Danny's original design, the "Strike" would probably be your best bet.

But if you're in the large, big and tall category, like I am, nearing or past geezerhood, like I am, and maybe you're having a litle trouble getting up off the floor lately, like I am, well then this could be the surf play boat for you. As for me, I hope to sit it til I die, no matter what the youngsters say! I love it! I recently purchased a cascade model fn and found it lightwieght and easy to handle on and off the water, turns on a dime and can take the rough treatment of rocky midwest streams.

My only wish is that the helpful people at Phoenix would offer the accessories for this model also. I have owned a cascade for many years. The 14 foot boat is an incredible lay-up and weighs 24 pounds. These fabricators have exceptional skills. I have seen similar construction in the polk boats, however in the east and west coast their boats are rare.

They use a fine mesh fiberglass with an aircraft thin resin. Most of their designs are dated and their accessories minimalist, but my cascade is an incredible boat.

I have also found duck-tape and an arrow works well and slides over rocks. It is in Kezar Falls, Maine. I love my Pokeboat and do not want a kayak with such a small opening as the Slipper has. Any more info would be greatly appreciated. Dave, I have a Phoenix Cascade that I bought in the late eighties. I had bought my first one in It was stolen in West Virginia off the roof of my car. I loved it so much I immediately bought another.

It has adjustable aluminum foot braces. I have rarely used it since then, maybe five times. It is in fantastic shape and has been kept indoors ever since. I also have the acclaimed Norse Paddle made of fiberglass and aluminum.

It is damn near indestructible and has a double-oval, hand indexing red shaft with white blades. I also have two new replacement valves for the air bags. In short, a complete, ready to go outfit. I want to sell the entire outfit. If shipping is reasonable, I would include it in the price.

Please let me know your thoughts. How would I be able to tell if they are cascades or minislippers? We have one here in Jackson WY, but I do not think that you are close to us. Lovely job with the restoration, Chuck. Bob, That is a tricky question and it is only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it. An old-timer who fondly remembers the boat and wants to buy another one might pay up a little bit to own one, but those folks are a rare and dying breed.

I just picked up a Phoenix cascade kayak. Bob It would take a very special person with knowledge of old boats to want that one. They were great boats, but nowadays everyone wants something either more stable or done in plastic. Or both. Interesting — thanks for sending this, Dave. Kurt decided to keep it so he could see if he could use it.

Maybe this Spring…. Like Liked by 1 person. Aquacruisers website won;t load. They were still making the Isere about two years ago. I have one too, has the original sticker inside.

I love it. It is so light. I can one hand it on to the roof of my car. Had seriously thought about running it in the race today. Sent an email and hope to hear back. Any help would be appreciated, value and where to advertise. When I redo a boat now I keep going back to that paint. It all depends upon the condition of the boat and how badly somebody wants it.

I have some photos of my Cascade. Can I email them to you. If I recall correctly, the Microslip smaller, cut down version of the Slipper had a flatter deck with harder edges. Tim, It might be a Spitfire. It has also been suggested it is a Mini Slipper. I would like to know once and for all. Do you have any pictures of your Cascade? Nice restoration.