Creeker question

[Force]

Dano,

What a load of crap. Telling someone to think for themselves, shit. I'd tell this person to buy the lastest greatest creeker from the company that hooks me up so I can try to ride that gravy train as long as I can. Sounds similar to another post on playboats doesn't it.

[GAtoCSU]

Originally Posted by Force

I'd tell this person to buy the lastest greatest creeker from the company that hooks me up so I can try to ride that gravy train as long as I can. Sounds similar to another post on playboats doesn't it.

Yo Force, is that last part directed at me? I disclosed my backing before I even entered into this post.

[gh]

You wouldnt have to review very many posts on this topic to see that the Jefe is a well liked boat. I wonder though if the Jefe would be a little large for the person that iniated this post.

[GAtoCSU]

Originally Posted by gh

You wouldnt have to review very many posts on this topic to see that the Jefe is a well liked boat. I wonder though if the Jefe would be a little large for the person that iniated this post.

I'm about his same size at 140-145 and it's sick. I know quite a few ladies that paddle it as well and love it.

[sward]

I bought a Jefe last year and dropped into Treasure Ck. for it's first (2)runs and loved it. My freind (120#) boated it some and loved it.
I have no bias towards LL, they just hit the nail on the head w/ the JEFE.

Don't buy used Creek boats.

Steve.

[paddle4life]

So I am 5'11" an 200 #I have paddled for > 10 years. I have spent most of my time in play boats the past few years paddling cl. III/IV stuff. I paddled Gore in a 230 and squirted all over the place. Not bragging, just qualifying.

I'm looking at getting a creeker. I tend to like play boats that are in the mid range. For instance I'm in a space cadet now when by weight I should be in an airhead or a big wheel. I don't like the feel of the bigger boats, but we have added a child to our family and now I have to think more about safety. Is the jefe still the best boat for me? Any suggestions would be welcomed.

[GAtoCSU]

Originally Posted by paddle4life

So I am 5'11" an 200 #I have paddled for > 10 years. I have spent most of my time in play boats the past few years paddling cl. III/IV stuff. I paddled Gore in a 230 and squirted all over the place. Not bragging, just qualifying.

I'm looking at getting a creeker. I tend to like play boats that are in the mid range. For instance I'm in a space cadet now when by weight I should be in an airhead or a big wheel. I don't like the feel of the bigger boats, but we have added a child to our family and now I have to think more about safety. Is the jefe still the best boat for me? Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Hey man. I know a lot of people that feel like you do. When you say you don't like the feel of a bigger boat...do you mean volume or do you mean length? On a creekboat, most people prefer a "larger" (aka more volume and length) then they would if it was a playboat. Cartwheeling on a creek is no fun. Neither is getting squirted around. So, let me know what you think and I'll see if I can point you in a decent direction.

Scott

[paddle4life]

i don't like the volume and the length. But I know that I have to deal w/ this in order to get in a creek boat i was only stating that b/c it is the main opinion of boats I have had recently. I guess I want a boat that is stable yet turns well and has a good rocker. And doesn't squirt me, tough to see where you are going. I have a line on a huck but I a worried that it may not be the boat for me.

[peterB]

I would definately not get a Huck at 200 lbs. I am pretty sure that Woody Calloway paddles a Jefe and he is 6'4'' 240lbs. Go on the LL forum and he will answer you quickly.

http://206.114.155.77/cgi-bin/ikonbo...fff;act=SF;f=1


I know lots of women who paddle the Jefe as well and like it. Go figure.

Peter

[GAtoCSU]

Yeh don't go with a Huck. Even at 180 it's too small IMO.

Scott