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BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14132

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Hello all,

Can any one offer a little help in my decision making. I have paddled the ZG and I like the fitting but the Rad looks to have similar fittings, and I have found one that is new and being sold at €799 compared to €950 I was getting for the ZG. The money is one factor but I would appreciate anyone that has had a go in both to offer a little advise.

I am 6'2 and around 80kg.

I have also done the coomparison between the boats on this site.

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14144

Hi I paddle a RAD 175 and they are sweet boats, but saying that I have never paddled a wavesport. But the RAD will do anything you want it to, and they look good too :grin:

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14146

I've got a ZG54. Good boat. I'm about 85 kg. Wish it it had a little more volume sometimes but otherwise it's all good. Never even seen a RAD as I live at the far end of earth. :-)

Do a search on the forums for the ZG and RAD. You'll find a couple of previous posts... I reckon both are good :think:

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14148

They're both really nice boats. I own a RAD175 and have paddled ZGs.

You should be able to get a spin in a RAD fairly easily. Ireland is littered with them… Check with clubs in your area.

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14150

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Thanks guy, I got a RAD to Demo this weekend. Going to Franc in May, so I want to choose boat for that as well. I like that the RAD has more volume in the front and the tail is wide so I won't be tail squirting unintentionally. However the fitting of the ZG is quite sweet. Decisions:think:

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14153

the rad is a great boat im 6'2\" and weigh 215 lbs paddle the 185 on all sorts of stuff and its plays great surfs great on river and ocean waves loves to loop as well

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14187

Dillo,
trying to make a similar decision myself.
A RAD 195 or WS EZG 60.
Let us know how you decide and how things go.
(Also, was that ZG new? If so, where were you getting it for €950)

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be grateful.
Looking for something river/play. (And before anyone suggests it, I've already looked on the kayak database)
At this stage, I've looked at so many different boats on the internet, I'm completely confused.

Robert

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14188

You can get the RAD 195 at i-canoe.com for €999.99 or the 185 for only €799.20 thats why i plan on getting one soon.They have and ex-demo 195,it only €599.40
Hope that helps:roflol:

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14192

RobertD wrote:

Dillo,
trying to make a similar decision myself.
A RAD 195 or WS EZG 60.
Let us know how you decide and how things go.
(Also, was that ZG new? If so, where were you getting it for €950)

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be grateful.
Looking for something river/play. (And before anyone suggests it, I've already looked on the kayak database)
At this stage, I've looked at so many different boats on the internet, I'm completely confused.

Robert


The RAD and EZG are fairly different boats. In my opinion, if you want a river running boat, go for the EZG. I've got the EZG 60 and I love it! Awesome running river, I can still flat water loop it and still cartwheel all day and get some air on bigger waves.

playak.com/kayaks.php?id2=298&id=278

Went for a paddle yesterday. We were lucky to have a public holiday on a Wednesday. Woo hoo... Check out these 2 pics.


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The RAD would be an awesome playboat, no doubt. Just not as good a river runner.

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14193

the rad is an excellent river runner as well as play boat but try them both and see for your self. I think that the rad is way more comfyt than any ws boat

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14195

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shepakins wrote:

the rad is an excellent river runner as well as play boat but try them both and see for your self. I think that the rad is way more comfyt than any ws boat


it's the best. Long lenth for speed to boof drops and punch holes. No edges so it's a breeze in boily water lots of volume to keep you on the surface when you need to whateva dude. it may run rivers but it's far from 'ecellent'

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14394

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Hello All,

Thanks for all advise. I went for the ZG 54 afterall.

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Re:BlissTick Rad 185 V's Wavesport ZG 54 18 years 1 month ago #14395

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Have a look at the gear for sale. I am selling a brand new set of Werner Twists. They haven't even been baptised yet.

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