End of Season Review: The Zet Ninja

Coming from an "old school" background I like the knee placement and don't find it high at all. What I didn't like about the outfitting was the hip pads. I have no hips and the little short bumps that Zet provide for hip engagement were next to useless for me as I had to work to not fall out when upside down. I have gone back to the old school outfitting and have made my own pads by gluing and then shaping foam to the plate that Zet provides for attaching their pads. Bonus is I cut slots in the foam to access the bolts so the pads don't have to come out for moving the seat. Downside is the boat fits me and no one else ..... not my problem :) agree with the rest of your comments, especially getting the seat position right.

[@gordmccoll5009]

I found my legs were almost splayed out and straight at the same time with original thigh braces. But I have had people feel the same and then others not mind it at all. I am glad you were able to make this boat work for you because its such a great design.

[@MrOceanmind]

I am using it since it came out. If I could only own one boat, it's the Ninja!

[@gordmccoll5009]

@@MrOceanmind it's a great boat

[@paulclarke8339]

sweet graphics!

[@gordmccoll5009]

Thanks Buddy

[@jimkennedy2339]

would you consider doing the same for playboats?

[@gordmccoll5009]

@@jimkennedy2339 I could probably do something with playboats 🤔🤔🤔

[@chmith27]

you’re going out on an average alberta creek/river- you taking this or the indra? no explanation. they’re both great boats yada yada… which one? thnx, great review.

[@gordmccoll5009]

Had to read this a few times. What is an average Alberta creek/river? They aren't all the same. Also what skill level are we talking about for the paddler?

[@gordmccoll5009]

@@chmith27 different boats will give you different experiences. I would feel safer pushing my abilities in the Indra vs. the ninja because of its stability. If I am running all the normal rivers I do that I know well it would depend. Different boats equal different experiences. The ninja is going to be more playful yet is also capable. You might find the ninja can do the harder stuff but also be fun on class 3. The Indra is going to be less fun on the class 3 because it's geared towards more difficult rivers.

[@alexlax08ify]

What rivers are you paddling in this video? I’m planning a kayak trip to Alberta this spring but am having trouble finding extensive info on whitewater there

[@gordmccoll5009]

@@alexlax08ify There are lots of options. I highly recommend you check out paddlingmaps.com. There are lots of options within 2 hours of Calgary. Mid june is going to be your best bet for the best water. Elbow, Pipestone, upper sheep, Highwood, upper bow, cataract, Mistaya, kicking horse are on paddling maps. Also Calgary has a whitewater park called Harvies Passage. The Kanankakis is a class 2/3 that is full of play and flows all year round.