Dagger Rewind: how does it stack up to the Pyranha Ripper?

A first impression of the differences between the Dagger Rewind and original Pyranha Ripper.
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[@stuartreedsadventures]

What’s your weight / height. I paddle a medium Rewind!

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Yeah, I think the medium would be the choice for me too, realistically. I'm 64kgs soaking wet and about 5'9", so a bit awkward sized!

[@stuartreedsadventures]

@@MatthewBrookKayaking Would be an interesting comparison to try a medium on the same river and see if speed and spicy is any different for you in a medium. I’m 5ft 8 and approx 74kg

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Yeah, I agree. I'd love to hop in a medium and see how it stacks up. I think it would still be a little sluggish compared to the Ripper, purely because of length and width, but I imagine it would be a much closer comparison.

[@stuartreedsadventures]

@@MatthewBrookKayaking Agree ripper carries speed more. 👍

[@11Love11able]

Seems like your weight a Medium Ripper 2 would be sweet

[@paddlepaddlepaddle8147]

Haha brilliant, I say a good prayer before running and thank God for the great day...in the surf too lol.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Thanks for sharing. Glad I'm not the only one! Always trying to approach the river or sea (or anything else, for that matter) with a posture of gratitude and trust in Jesus.

[@JairusStoudenmire]

Amen! I love this! Its great to see fellow believers willing to stand bold in their faith.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Thanks chaps. This means a lot.

[@michaelcarter3149]

Good to see some open and proud Christians nowadays.

[@yesterdaysnews3524]

Great video

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Thanks!

[@allenstill5121]

Sorry to hear about your boat. If thats the end for it youll have to have it bronzed or something. Thanks for the video. Have been interested in the ripper/ rewind difference so nice to get your take. Have you spent much time in the ripper 2?

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

These things happen. It's only gear, at the end of the day! And it has served very very admirably. No worries. I've only spent a little time in the 2, but wasn't convinced by it. Would need to give it a lot more time before making a real judgment though.

[@simonwyndham]

@wBrookKayaking Get the Ripper 2 on a nice wave. It'll convince you. I used to have a Ripper 1, but never fully got on with it. It was fast, but also incredibly unforgiving. I find the Ripper 2 slower, but way better at boofing, way better at tailies, and it really surfs.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Decent surf is the only place I've tried the 2. Agreed, it surfs well - in fact I think you're analysis is overall completely accurate - but I disagree that it's wholly positive. I used a large Ripper 2 (despite being more suited to a small or medium) and was still able to stern stall on flatwater. That doesn't bode well to me for the creek-capability of the smaller sizes, regardless of how much rocker they have!

[@simonwyndham]

@@MatthewBrookKayaking Yeah, I can see that. They are easy to tailie. Though there are quite a few people using them in the UK as a boat for creeking, and Bren takes his on some ridiculous huge stuff without getting back looped all the time. In fact I'm seeing a few people taking the Firecracker on steeps in the UK, and that's even more tail happy than the R2. I guess the main question is, why have a true half slice at all if getting it vertical isn't the aim of the game? I know there's a push for boats that can stern dip rather than all out tailie, but I think it just makes the case for having a half slice for fun runs and an all out creek boat (even a "stern dip" model like the Ninja) for creeking.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Fair enough. I personally think that the boat requiring more effort to tailie isn't a negative; just an incentive to practise more! My thoughts would be: if you want to really play, get in a full-slice. For me, a half-slice must be capable on a creek; the advantage of the low-volume stern is predominantly in manoeuvrability, play is a bonus.

[@spaceman61]

Why the Surge mate? over the very popular Powerhouse?

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Because I prefer it, ultimately. I like the extra grip you get from the pre-bend on the blades.

[@faithrecordsmusic]

Love the boldness and honesty of your faith in Jesus, and thanks for sharing your adventures with the rest of us.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Well, thank you for the encouragement. Just trying to be real.

[@codychitwood2383]

Thanks for including the prayer. Jesus is surprisingly unpopular amongst paddlers here in northeast GA. Sad situation

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

As I've said, I'm just on a long journey of trying to authentically share how I interact with the river as a follower of Jesus. Continuing to pray for boldness. Sad as it may be, that's the reality of the western world; I consider kayaking my mission field, so the aim is to make the name of Jesus known and acknowledge Him in front of a watching world. Press on, brother.

[@michaelcarter3149]

I'm in Northwest georgia, I wouldn't say definitely not talked about much. Then again I don't paddle with a bunch of other people. Seems most people have to find their own way to Jesus in today's time. One thing I have learned. Even as a lifetime believer and person who accepted Jesus very young. It's impossible to truly grasp how real Angels, Demons and Jesus Christ are until you experience one or all of them. Unfortunately, many have been led astray and deceived by the enemy.

[@powskier]

So the Ripper 1 was junk, but everyone seems to like the Ripper 2. What makes the Ripper 2 so much better than the original version?

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Who says the Ripper 1 was so bad? I'm comparing to the Ripper 1 here, which to my mind is an excellent boat. By contrast, the (in fairness, limited) experience I've had of the 2 has not been favourable. Not enough length/ability to carry momentum and far too tail-happy. Plus I'm not a huge fan of this modern 'just give it more rocker' attitude that seems to be prevalent in newer designs like the 2: sure, it enables people to quickly jump up the grades, but it doesn't necessarily give them the skill or understanding required.

[@powskier]

@@MatthewBrookKayakingMaybe saying the Ripper 1 was junk is a big stretch. They did some things right. But I have never met anyone in my area that still paddles a R1 or that doesn't like the R2 better. I paddle an Antix 2 when I want a half slice. But I'm considering upgrading to a firecracker. But all those boats are a compromise. I'm looking forward to Pyranha's new real kayak coming out: the ReactR. Are you getting one? They should be out in the UK in a couple of weeks. Who knows how long before the US gets in. Would appreciate if you tested one .

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

@@powskier different boats for different folks, you know. I am intrigued by the ReactR. Will have to see whether I can get my hands on it.

[@shanemurphy35]

Getting a bit god heavy for me dude, sorry see you later

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Sorry to see you go; just trying to be more authentic in what I share. Hope you are still able to find value in what I've shared previously. Thanks for the support to this point.

[@alexpage3413]

He said a 5 second prayer before he went down a rapid.. chill out

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

He's free to make that choice. We may not agree, but we have to try and show each other some grace. You never know where people are coming from or what's going on behind the scenes.

[@shanemurphy35]

Nothing going on guys, I'm very chilled. I had been a subscriber for a good while, liked and engaged with more than one of your videos. I thought it was mannerly to say why I was disengaging. I wish you and your channel all the best, if this is the direction you are heading in, as you allude to, it's no longer for me, pretty simple.

[@MatthewBrookKayaking]

Thanks Shane. Appreciate your honesty.