02-21-2010, 08:03 AM
flygoddess, thanks for replying.
You've had quite a few kickboats. [shocked] And you definitely like rocking the yellow with blue frame look. I'm not a fan of red, especially with a blue frame, so if I get either the X5 or Skykomish H2 it will most likely be blue or yellow, though I'm leaning toward blue.
One thing I don't like about the CC is that the diamond plate platform directly behind the seat is too small for a tm battery and smaller battery for my sonar. It can fit a tm battery, but there are no edges to catch it if it slides. I also felt that the frame had too much flex and movement, especially the rear section where a tm is mounted.
OK. I apologize in advance for the questions bombardment. [
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How well does the X5 track using a trolling motor (referred to tm from now on) if going forward with the pointed ends forward? Is it as fast as the CC if using the same lb thrust tm? What lb thrust tm are you using?
Is the X5 as easy to pivot or spin using fins as the CC?
I thought that the rear connected section of the X5 might result in waves hitting it and coming over the top. If a wave hits you from behind does the X5 still roll over it well? The CC was very good at this.
Ultimately, which one do you like better, the CC or X5? I know the X5 is easier to assemble and align, but once assembled I never disassemble my kickboat. I transport it on top of a roof rack and leave it assembled at home. I'm more interested in the on the water performance.
Anything else you can think of will help.
Oh, one more thing. Is the tube diameter (measured at the midpoint) 15" or 16"? The NFO site lists it as 16", but the online store site lists it at 15".
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You've had quite a few kickboats. [shocked] And you definitely like rocking the yellow with blue frame look. I'm not a fan of red, especially with a blue frame, so if I get either the X5 or Skykomish H2 it will most likely be blue or yellow, though I'm leaning toward blue.
One thing I don't like about the CC is that the diamond plate platform directly behind the seat is too small for a tm battery and smaller battery for my sonar. It can fit a tm battery, but there are no edges to catch it if it slides. I also felt that the frame had too much flex and movement, especially the rear section where a tm is mounted.
OK. I apologize in advance for the questions bombardment. [
] How well does the X5 track using a trolling motor (referred to tm from now on) if going forward with the pointed ends forward? Is it as fast as the CC if using the same lb thrust tm? What lb thrust tm are you using?
Is the X5 as easy to pivot or spin using fins as the CC?
I thought that the rear connected section of the X5 might result in waves hitting it and coming over the top. If a wave hits you from behind does the X5 still roll over it well? The CC was very good at this.
Ultimately, which one do you like better, the CC or X5? I know the X5 is easier to assemble and align, but once assembled I never disassemble my kickboat. I transport it on top of a roof rack and leave it assembled at home. I'm more interested in the on the water performance.
Anything else you can think of will help.
Oh, one more thing. Is the tube diameter (measured at the midpoint) 15" or 16"? The NFO site lists it as 16", but the online store site lists it at 15".
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