About the reviewer Kayak from childhood, been raft and kayak instructor at PBO and MKC(Canada) Test environment All kinds of rivers for more then 10 years Review Still going strong, very good boat for old school river running. Excellent eddy hopping machine also on big water. Considered a bit long these days but last week i was in Austria and whishe I had my Outburst with me ,instead of the Fluid Spice L (I know, it's me) outfitting is not comparable with todays standard but sufficient Conclusion good boat that stands test of time in our fast moving kayak world

About the reviewer I have been paddeling from childhood. Worked as a kayak instructor and raft guide in the alps(PBO) and in canada(MKC). Test environment (very) high waters in austria last week. class 3-4+ bulky water and technical not to steep creeking. Review the spice is a nice boat, high level and quality outfitting. i think the plastic quality seems on the soft side (large scratches even with much water). I think it is a good boat if you want one boat that can do it all. the hull design ensures good characteristics on class 4 rapids, it resurfaces very nice and predictable when you drop into a hole. surfs great with good carving. my rodeo skills are not good enough to comment on wave moves so cannot say. what i like less is it's speed. it is not fast, so on big rivers you will have difficulty catching fast waves (or is it me? ;oP). also the behaviour on the eddy line is less predictable so you need attention to keep it on the 'sick-line'... Conclusion good one boat play/riverrunner if you do not need the speed. good all rounder with play potential.