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Review Detail

 
Juice 7.1
Boats & Boards
Overall rating 
 
4.3
Design 
 
4.0
Perfomance 
 
4.0
Quality 
 
5.0
Value / Money 
 
4.0

I had a Juice 7.1 for a year or so. The Dagger outfitting is good and easy to set up. A fully adjustable seat and foot rest make it easy to personalise for that extra comfy fit.
I like my Juice a lot. On the Ocean wave it was an excellent and responsive surf boat with good rails for carving it up.

On my first runs down the river in the Juice I didn't bother to set the outfitting up properly (too keen to get on the water). Consequently I capsized a couple of times but no swims it's a nice boat to roll. No as effortless as a Jackson Fun (the boat I paddle now) but still easy.

I took mine onto grade 4 and got pinned. It was my fault entirely but the Juice centre pillar held well and gave me a good step to get myself out of trouble. All in all the Juice is a great boat that does it all fairly well. It would suit beginner or advanced paddler although it does have its limits and would struggle to pull off the latest playboat moves. The large amount of rocker make it a cracking surf boat. I found it impossible to pearl even whenh really messing about dropping in off the lip.

I sold mine as it had a repair I was not happy about ( a previous owner did it) and as I rushed into buying it it was never the right size I should have got a 6.9.
I'd recommend the Juice to just about anyone.

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About Me
Been a paddler for 28 years. I regularly run grade 4 and take most of my boats in the surf too, as I live by a beach.
I'd class myself as an intermediate as I don't really push the boundaries and don't get out as much as I'd like.
I take on a lot of novices and do some informal river leading, rolling instruction and take beginners to the local white water course.
75Kg. 5ft 8" (172cm). 40 years old.
Pros / The Good
Good all round design. Lots of rocker. If you're after a one stop shop boat that can do it all then the Juice is a contender. They are easy to pick up second hand.
Cons / The Bad
Struggle to put anything here really. It does what it sets out to do!
Recommend
Yes
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