02-20-2010, 03:24 PM
Hi all. Just joined the forum after finding it today.
I'm looking at replacing my Dave Scadden Cardiac Canyon with the Outlaw X5. I've had it since 2003, but I want something that has a better configuration, is more stable, and has larger diameter tubes. I've had my eye on the Skykomish Sunrise H2 for awhile and then I saw the Outlaw X5 on NFO.
I'm indecisive about which to get, the SS H2 or the X5. For those that have used the traditional style kickboats, like the Skykomish, how does the X5, with its Unitrac pontoons, compare? Is it faster when kicking in a straight line with fins, rowing, or using a trolling motor? Having used the traditional style, would you say that the X5 and its Unitrac design offers superior performance?
How much thicker and durable is the fabric used on the X5 compared to the Cardiac Canyon, which uses AIRE/Outcast ferrari cloth? I'm almost positive it's the same 24/27 oz/sq.yd. used on the Pac 800FS-1110FS. In fact, mine is the same green top/gray bottom as seen on the Outcast website.
flygoddess, I saw that you have the X5 set up with a trolling motor. Is it easy to reach around and slide the shaft up to bring the motor out of the water? Or is there enough open space between the rear deck and the pontoon to pivot the trolling motor out of the water without hitting the pontoon? How do you like the carbon fiber oars? How long are they? I'm currently using the Cataract Mini Magnum 7.5 ft oars and wonder how they compare.
The NFO site states "Of course the ability to run the X5 as a front entry pontoonboat one minute and switch stance like a Zodiac style the next offers unbelievable versatility." Does that mean it can be done on the fly while on the water or would you have to get off and rotate the frame 180 degrees?
Finally, is Cabela's the best place to purchase the X5 given their customer service? Or should I just buy from NFO direct? Cabela's says 2-3 weeks til delivery.
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I'm looking at replacing my Dave Scadden Cardiac Canyon with the Outlaw X5. I've had it since 2003, but I want something that has a better configuration, is more stable, and has larger diameter tubes. I've had my eye on the Skykomish Sunrise H2 for awhile and then I saw the Outlaw X5 on NFO.
I'm indecisive about which to get, the SS H2 or the X5. For those that have used the traditional style kickboats, like the Skykomish, how does the X5, with its Unitrac pontoons, compare? Is it faster when kicking in a straight line with fins, rowing, or using a trolling motor? Having used the traditional style, would you say that the X5 and its Unitrac design offers superior performance?
How much thicker and durable is the fabric used on the X5 compared to the Cardiac Canyon, which uses AIRE/Outcast ferrari cloth? I'm almost positive it's the same 24/27 oz/sq.yd. used on the Pac 800FS-1110FS. In fact, mine is the same green top/gray bottom as seen on the Outcast website.
flygoddess, I saw that you have the X5 set up with a trolling motor. Is it easy to reach around and slide the shaft up to bring the motor out of the water? Or is there enough open space between the rear deck and the pontoon to pivot the trolling motor out of the water without hitting the pontoon? How do you like the carbon fiber oars? How long are they? I'm currently using the Cataract Mini Magnum 7.5 ft oars and wonder how they compare.
The NFO site states "Of course the ability to run the X5 as a front entry pontoonboat one minute and switch stance like a Zodiac style the next offers unbelievable versatility." Does that mean it can be done on the fly while on the water or would you have to get off and rotate the frame 180 degrees?
Finally, is Cabela's the best place to purchase the X5 given their customer service? Or should I just buy from NFO direct? Cabela's says 2-3 weeks til delivery.
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