Pyranha Kayaks Machno "On Water Review"

Pyranha Machno "On Water Review"
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Pyranha Machno specs
Size Medium
Length 8ft 8 in
Volume 308 L
Cockpit 35.6 in x 19.5 in
Weight 47 lbs
Weight range 132-220 lbs
0:00 intro
0:38 on water review
7:15 final thoughts
Thanks for Watching!
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[@tmacoutdooring1837]

Agreed, low volume manky creek style is where it’s best suited. Also concur on tracking, but the good news is it will bulldoze over stuff if you miss by a little. Excellent review.

[@WadeHarrison]

Feels like a tank when on line it’s a more aggressive Newmad

[@RobinR-B]

Been boating for 44 years love my Machno M. Had a 9r L and this is street's ahead as a general purpose G4 -5 creek boat because it allows me to paddle slower. I found I needed to be faster (sharper) in the 9r but this is a bit more old skool and it inspires confidence by not skipping from hole to hole. Fast rolling and oh so comfy.

[@WadeHarrison]

Nice feedback thanks

[@wolfriveroutdoors]

Looking forward to a Ripper 2 vs Antix 2.0 review soon, Brother! 🤘🛶 Keep the videos comin!

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I have already had some time in the Rip 2 so will see

[@guth3891]

Hell yeah !!! Good stuff

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks Guth

[@wvjb4932]

Love my machno, but I’m glad I didn’t have it as my first boat. The Burn was a little more helpful in developing some better habits bc it just wasn’t quite as forgiving as the machno. But it’s definitely my go to if I’m feeling nervous. It’s like a security blanket boat! I’m feeling like I’m starting to outgrow it though and need to spend more time in my Antix now. Thanks for the review, Wade.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes the burns are great at all round river running

[@SteveHofsaess]

what would be a good first boat for a rookie with a week of experience , I am 70 inches and 185 pounds

[@daveearle536]

I bought a Machno to replace a Nomad that I had for a long time. I mainly paddle low-volume manky creeks and rivers in Colorado, but I've paddled the Machno on bigger volume rivers in Idaho and Ecuador. I agree with your assessment of the boat; it's more akin to an old-school creek boat which is what I've become used to over the years. Nevertheless, I'm ready to trade it in and buy a boat like a Scorch to be able to enjoy the higher performance that edges and different rocker profiles provide. Thanks for your great reviews!

[@WadeHarrison]

You made the right choice to go scorch

[@danielgelinas7141]

The machno (I’ve had two) is a great boat. Really a great creek boat which will take care of you. Its also the sexiest creek boat on the market!

[@WadeHarrison]

It is a proven design

[@ThatOldGuyYouKnow]

I have a Machno, I paddle grade 4/4+ in Scotland (which is mostly steep manky creeks). I agree that the lack of edges is good for sliding off rocks, however, I would like a bit of an edge. I previously paddled the Waka OG (which I think I prefer tbh), since it is pretty similar but has more edge and a better rocker. The machno is also pretty heavy which can make long walk-ins a pain in the arse (or more accurately, pain in the back :P).

[@WadeHarrison]

Oh yeah I have seen the Scotts rivers definitely some micro creeks and agree with you I still like having little edge in there that’s why o sold both my Newmads just didn’t see paddling them much anymore..

[@IE_Tiger]

Wade, it would be great to see what river and section you're running either in video or in the description for all of these reviews. Well done.

[@capnhowdy3406]

Cheoah River. North Carolina

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s the Cheoah river there’s many lines on alot these river here is a guide to it I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWioo5qjprWiaKM

[@WadeHarrison]

Yup

[@chrispaine2265]

@3:27 “Get it! Go! Go Go Go!……He stole my boof………….you stole my boof.” 😂😂😂

[@WadeHarrison]

😂

[@pop4725]

I’ve paddled a Machno for 3 years it would be my only boat if I could get comfortable in it. The Dagger Nomad and the Machno are similar. The Machno wins out in hull design. The Nomad is way more comfortable. I’m not an aggressive paddler so I understand it’s basically a bobber on the water…. that’s my two cents

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah these designs Bob around at times that’s for sure thanks for the feedback pops

[@briankrueger1142]

The Machno has been the best creeker I’ve owned. It really takes care of you, but it is corky and a bit sluggish at the same time. I’m hoping the Code will alleviate these negatives.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah the code is so different it still takes care of you but the bow and stern rocker is so good at blasting over things. And with that code you will find it really does not shine until you drop that edge drastically.

[@daveoakes9736]

Really like my machno

[@WadeHarrison]

I think it has its place yes

[@TheOfficialDOP]

This is the second video review that you’ve done about another boat and all I can do is pay attention to the scorch 😂

[@WadeHarrison]

Was great seeing my buddy paddling that boat and watching it blast over everything while I’m plugging through

[@patyounger8904]

I have a Large Machno (my wt 200lb) does not bob the bow around like the Medium; I think it tracks well; these Machno's roll well; the Large at 98 gallons rolls amazingly well for this old dog; it does feel sluggish to getting up to speed; really feels stable on the Creeks; very popular boat in its day

[@WadeHarrison]

Nice thanks for the feedback Pat

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

I'm so jealous. Out here in California we are going into another major drought. I haven't paddled my boat in months.

[@WadeHarrison]

So it’s dry out there now what part California you in?

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

@@WadeHarrison far north near Lassen.

[@PALSRide]

It was my favorite creek boat until I got a Code I was riding a large machno and its a lot of boat 97 gallons a got the 87 gallon Code and it takes very good care of me both are very easy to roll but that rocker wow I still have my machno and my brother loves it I’ve not let him ride my Code yet

[@WadeHarrison]

Hahha yeah the code shines over it

[@rogermartin4726]

Hello, do you recommend the Machno for beginner entry to white water. Limited to kayaks I can get in being tad over 6’ 16st and size 12 ‘flippers’

[@WadeHarrison]

The large machno would be a option but I think the larger scorch would be better in the long run for someone starting out

[@samstephens5099]

Hey Wade. Looking to upgrade from a wavesport habitat for more demanding whitewater. Mostly class 4-5 technical and sometimes pushy steep water. Considering the machno, code, or gnarvana. Thoughts?

[@WadeHarrison]

I would skip The macho at this point it’s pretty dated the real comparison is the code and gnar and either will be really good the gnar will ride dryer and on top the water the code will be better at low volume creeks

[@samstephens5099]

@@WadeHarrison appreciate it

[@darinkramer1195]

Looking to upgrade from my first creeker(mamba 8.5) 1st yr paddler. North east location 5’ 11” 215lbs but looking to drop down to 205ish by next season. Was looking at the Machno. What would you suggest for sizing (medium or large). And would you steer me towards something different. Mostly class 2-3 water right now. I’m also pool session this winter with a 4fun 3rd generation

[@WadeHarrison]

I say go something different this boats pretty dated Code Gnarvana RMX Scorch all are better options

[@christhomas3904]

What are a couple of boats that you'd prefer over the machno for rocker/tracking for a class 3+/4 boater? Code? Something else?

[@WadeHarrison]

I think if wanting something for steep low to medium volume runs with some big water mixed in time to time i would say you could go with the code yes but if your paddling mostly steeper Rocky low volume type rivers by far the top 2 boat are the machno and Newmads both are still available at dealers and both really do the same thing feel totally at home on steeps and when big skips and speed between drops are not really needed

[@darksidecarnival5385]

Is that a custom colorway? Mine is the orange/black (2021) fire ant? I love that colorway with the grey handles. I've only been paddling the last 2 seasons and I'd say my Machno takes good care of me. Being a new paddler, it gives me the confidence to try new skills

[@WadeHarrison]

Actually yes it is a custom it belongs to one the team guys he wasn’t padding it and I had paddle one like 5-6 times but never officially a review so pick it up and used it couple weeks

[@darksidecarnival5385]

@@WadeHarrison thanks for your reply Wade😊

[@TheJbugbee]

I had one and it was a great creek boat for progressing into more challenging whitewater. I ultimately moved on from it because I felt it was too sluggish for my taste, and did not have the connection I get from boats with more edge.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah buddy exactly what I was talking about in a Facebook post just yesterday I don’t agree with full on creekers as starting kayaks because think it will slow your progress your a example of that you out progressed this design very quickly.

[@matthewlevel8005]

@@WadeHarrison so what would be an example of a better boat to start creeking? (I'm currently an internet class III boater who paddles an RPM. Am looking to get into creeking the SE this summer)

[@matthewlevel8005]

May I ask what boat you moved into?

[@TheJbugbee]

@@matthewlevel8005 Scorch is my current creek boat. Really fun design!

[@optionstrader4624]

Please review the ripper 2!

[@WadeHarrison]

Hopefully soon

[@danenewman800]

It's the boat I found that will float the most weight since it doesn't have those edges

[@WadeHarrison]

Very true can fit wide range of paddlers in this boat and seems to just plopped down everything predictable

[@Misterdunham]

“That’s where it struggles. Getting up and over holes”. Very next shot totally airs it out over a hole. Haha.

[@WadeHarrison]

Hahah yeah you can make it work but it’s not on par with the newer higher rocker boats out

[@robmerrill9894]

whats different between the machno and zen 3 for a beginner which would be better

[@WadeHarrison]

Z3 way more stable machno better overall

[@nickmiller671]

So it seems there’s 5 slots in the adjustment. Right in the middle would be having 2 slots empty on the stern end?

[@WadeHarrison]

Yup

[@ianpinchin4423]

Are you referring to the seat position? ‘Middle’ would look like ( with o representing the bolt and I showing empty slot in the seat) | o I o I

[@FeWolf]

Question, I had Burn 3 L, the sitting was painful because knee position for me, how does it compare?

[@WadeHarrison]

I have never paddled the Burn 3 I had a Burn 1 and it feels like that one really the machno was comfortable but it did have lower knee pockets

[@FeWolf]

@@WadeHarrison THank you

[@briand3837]

What river is this?

[@WadeHarrison]

Cheoah River In NC usa

[@frogyman1023]

Machno came out like 2017

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I think it was somewhere around that time frame?

[@jehu-kayak]

Man you almost got your head cut off at 7:09!! 😬

[@WadeHarrison]

I did not see that Jackson coming in hot he didn’t know I eddy out there I was like woooo 😳where this guy come guy come from!

[@jehu-kayak]

@@WadeHarrison for real! Glad you skirted in time

[@carliobenzio7230]

What river is this?

[@WadeHarrison]

Cheoah River In NC

[@carliobenzio7230]

Is the river always so turbulent all year round?@@WadeHarrison