Pyranha Ripper Comparison | 1 Large vs 2 Large

In this video, AQ Outdoors Ambassador Gord McColl compares the Pyranha Ripper 2 Large with the Pyranha Ripper 1 Large. This is not a specs driven comparison, but rather one based on personal experiences, suitability, and on-water observations.
0:03 Intro
0:40 Outfitting
1:10 Bow rocker
1:28 How it paddles
1:40 Edges
2:23 Tail
2:46 Surfing
3:37 Overall performance
4:15 Pros
4:40 Cons
4:58 Summary
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[@bfosterkayaking]

This is an excellent review and comparison. Thank you for making and sharing this video!

[@AQOutdoors]

Thanks for checking out the video and for the kind words..

[@brentwade9346]

I love everything about my R2L. The R1 felt like a large Ozone to me. I'd take the R2L anywhere, and the beauty is the similarity between it and the Scorch that you mentioned makes switching between the two seamless except the stern of the Scorch then makes it feel like a freight-train...in a good way ;-). Great comparison!

[@AQOutdoors]

Brent, as always thanks for the comments and insight.. We love hearing your insights and annecdotal insights!

[@brentwade9346]

The rivers are beautiful, Gord! I have to get a trip back out west with my boats.

[@AQOutdoors]

They sure are..

[@gordmccoll5009]

Let me know when you make it out here 😊

[@timwatsonphotography]

Superb review. Cheers.

[@AQOutdoors]

Stoked it was helpful and thanks so much for the kind words.

[@jameswalsh1690]

Great comparison video, thank you for sharing! What height/weight are you for reference?

[@gordmccoll5009]

I am 5' 10" 180 pounds

[@paulclarke8339]

#inGORDweTrust

[@hikinguphigh]

Does anyone know the deck height on a large ripper 2. Can't find it anywhere

[@AQOutdoors]

Off hand no. Let me see if I can get that info though. Watch this space

[@hikinguphigh]

@@AQOutdoors awesome. Thanks

[@AQOutdoors]

We just measured our demo and the highest point is near enough 14"

[@hikinguphigh]

@AQOutdoors awesome. Appreciate you taking the time to do that

[@RobPollen]

but what about the fire cracker

[@brentwade9346]

I tried the 242 - no 252 available. It's shorter and I think the planing hull is little narrower, so less stable. I have it on good authority from someone who runs the R2L and has demoed the 252 that it is also less stable by virtue of its length.

[@AQOutdoors]

We didnt manage to get a demo in this year. Next year we will review it for sure