Overall, a great learning boat and for those of us who cannot spend 30+ days paddling every season. The thigh straps and foot braces work fairly well. Tie down locations on bow or stern would be a nice addition. Of course, this is not a boat for tight creeks (it can be but one is really going to have to work) or Class 5 WW but I do not think anyone interested in this would buy one or is a target customer. It also seems pretty durable and can take a beating.
It surfs well and can punch holes with ease and turns fairly well after one gets some experience with it.
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The Torrent is great for people who want to get into WW paddling without the learning curve and time required for doing so in a kayak and the self rescue, no entrapment risk, and the easy access and ability to stretch, etc. In fact, I now have a second one I picked up used in VG condition for friends and getting my sons up to speed in WW. I reviewed the Torrent nearly 10 years ago and still have that same original one that I use every season on WW up to low Class 4. I have recently purchased a LL Coupe SOT (review to follow after I’ve had it out a few more times), but I will be keeping my Torrent since it is much more maneuverable. I also added bungee line in the stern for a cooler & dry bag & an after market seat. The thing I like most about it is I can rest my legs in may different positions, so no cramping like in a standard hull after many hours on a stream. It is also a good platform for photography & to collect wildlife samples with. I like to use it when going with inexperienced groups so I can jump off to show them a technique. When / if they master this, it is good for their future paddling life. I like it for this reason, but I end up doing a vertical forward stroke paddling class for them.
They can’t get it to track since it’s designed to turn. I have found that I get a lot of newby friends wanting to use it since it’s a SOT, but when they get on the water it’s a problem. It is a very nice platform for warm days, but doesn’t have the body contact / control of a standard kayak. I have taken it down a number of Class II / III runs without any problem except for the occasional swim & it doesn’t side surf very well.
I bought my Torrent back in 2004 and was my first WW boat.
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