Kayaks were longer with higher volume so bigger paddlers didn't really have difficulty finding one that they would comfortably fit in back in the old days.
However, as kayak designs have become progressively shorter with lower volume, many larger paddlers find that they are being squeezed out of the fun or subjected to painfully cramped boats. Enter the Blaze 7.3: A premier playboat/ river runner that truly offers extra-large paddlers exceptional comfort AND performance. Field reports from our test paddlers have been outstanding -- pushing the limits on Class V whitewater reporting not only a wide range of forgiveness, but that the Blaze skimmed across holes and surfaced equal to most creek boats. Thanks to the Comfort Fit outfitting, the reviews have also been outstanding for the "custom fit" larger paddlers have all but given up on -- until now.
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Brand
Perception
111 Kayaker Way
Easley
SC 29642
USA
Phone: +1 800 59-KAYAK
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111 Kayaker Way
Easley
SC 29642
USA
Phone: +1 800 59-KAYAK
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· Show all Perception products.
Model Year
Intended Paddling Environment
Type
Available Colors
Loco Red/Maize, Loco Red, Ocean Blue/Smoke, Sunshine Yellow, Sunshine Yellow/Ocean Blue
Stats (Metric)
Length
224 cms / 7'4.2"
Width
64 cms / 25.2"
Weight
16.8 kg / 37 lbs
Volume
238 ltr / 62.9 gal
Cockpit Length
86 cms / 33.9"
Cockpit Width
48 cms / 18.9"
Minimum Paddler Weight
91 kg / 201 lbs
Maximum Paddler Weight
127 kg / 280 lbs
User reviews
1 review
Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0(1)
Perfomance
5.0(1)
Quality
5.0(1)
Value / Money
5.0(1)
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Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Perfomance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value / Money
5.0
i found this boat great for the tyne tour. It ferry glides smoothly and is easy to control. I would advise anyone to get a blaze 7.3.
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