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Pyranha Firecracker Kayak Elite

Sale price $2,345.15 Regular price $2,759.00
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Description

Description

The Pyranha Firecracker Elite redefines what's possible in whitewater kayaking by cramming full-sized performance into a compact half-slice design that's built to get vertical. At just 7'8" to 8'3" in length and weighing only 18-21kg, this playboat proves that smaller really does mean bigger air time, while its innovative planing hull keeps you stable whether you're surfing waves in micro-eddies or charging through class IV rapids. The dry bow design means you can cruise downriver like a traditional river runner, then instantly transform into a freestyle machine when the perfect wave calls your name. Available in three precisely tuned sizes to match paddlers from 40kg to 130kg, the Firecracker Elite is the ultimate progression kayak that grows with your skills, taking you from learning the fundamentals to throwing down serious downriver freestyle moves with confidence.

Features

  • Half-slice compact design enhances aerial maneuverability for freestyle tricks
  • Planing hull provides stability while enabling spinning and surfing capabilities
  • Dry bow configuration maintains downriver performance with playboat functionality
  • Lightweight construction improves responsiveness and portability
  • Multiple size options optimized for different paddler weights
  • Enhanced airborne potential for vertical maneuvers and squirting
  • Versatile design suitable for micro-eddy play and class IV-V rapids

Specifications

  232/Small (S)
242/Medium (M)
252/Large (L)
Length
7 foot 8 inches (232 cm) 7 foot 11 inches (242 cm) 8 foot 3 inches (252 cm)
Width 25 inches (63 cm) 26 inches (66 cm) 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Cockpit Dimensions 36"L x 20.5"W (91L x 52W cm) 36"L x 20.5"W (91.5L x 52W cm) 36"L x 20.5"W (91.5L x 52W cm)
Weight 40 pounds (18 kg) 41 pounds (19kg) 46 pounds (21 kg)
Volume 235 liters (62 gal) 259 liters (68 gal) 287 liters (76 gal)
Recommended Paddler Weight Range 90-146 pounds (40-65kg) 135-200 pounds (60-90 kg) 176-287 pounds (80-130 kg)
Recommended Skirt Size Seal 1.7 / Level Six XL / Immersion Research L 
Rocker Moderate-to-high for its short length
Hull Shape Planning half-slice
Slice/Sliciness Bow: low-moderate, stern: very high / Overall considered high-classic halfslice
Hull Material High-density Polyethylene

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