This is a quick and dirty review from someone who had the chance to paddle the new 2010 Pyranha Burn a few times this winter. Here ‘ya go:
I took the new Burn out a couple times last week. I was pretty surprised for such subtle differences, how different of a boat it is. Of course that is also probably due to the fact I have been paddling the old Burn so long. What I noticed right off the start is how nimble it is but at the same time it tracks really well. probably the best tracking creek boat I have been in. It fly’s well too, and boofs like a dream. I really did not want to test the rolling ability but I got to do so and it rolls lightning fast. I can’t wait to get it out on the West Prong and some of the other boulder garden creeks to see how it performs. Here are some shots a friend of mine took the other day.
If you want to know more about the 2010 Burn, you should click here and read a detailed blog post. Casey (CKS Staff member) took one out for a spin in freezing cold Pine Creek a few weeks ago. He was pretty psyched to paddle, even in the cold. He loved the boat. The raging pink creeker does a great job at running the brown.
Here is a video that is worth watching. Lots of clean lines, and big airs. It’s the 2010 Pyranha promo video:
It’s 32 degrees outside, there’s snow on the ground, the water is flowing at a frosty 480cfs and we just got a shipment of redesigned 2010 Pyranha Burn’s. What do you do in this situation? Paddle!
Casey’s paddled the old Burn quite a bit, so he was a great person to have test drive this new boat. We were curious to know exactly what the differences between the old and new boats were. Here’s what he thought:
Specs:
Large
Length
cm / ft
Width
cm / ft
Volume
Litres / US Gal.
External Cockpit Length cm / ft
External Cockpit Width cm / ft
Weight
kg / lbs
Suggested optimum load weight range
(inc. paddler)
252 /
8′ 3”
66.5 /
26 ¼”
301 / 80
93.5 / 36¾”
48.5 / 19½”
20 / 44
From 75 – 127 kg
From 165 – 279 lbs
Medium
Length
cm / ft
Width
cm / ft
Volume
Litres / US Gal.
External Cockpit Length cm / ft
External Cockpit Width cm / ft
Weight
kg / lbs
Suggested optimum load weight range
(inc. paddler)
245cm / 8ft
65cm / 25.6″
279 Lt / 74 Gal
93.5cm / 37″
50cm / 19.6″
19Kgs / 41.8Ibs
55-105 Kgs
121 – 231 Ibs
Small
Length
cm / ft
Width
cm / ft
Volume
Litres / US Gal.
External Cockpit Length cm / ft
External Cockpit Width cm / ft
Weight
kg / lbs
Suggested optimum load weight range
(inc. paddler)
238cm
7′ 9”
64cm
25”
238 / 63
93.5cm / 36 3/4″
48.5cm / 19.5″
17kgs
37.4lbs
From 45 – 95 kg
From 99 – 209 lbs
Pros:
There is more bow and stern rocker. Paddling it on Pine Creek and The Numbers at low water, with ice jams abound was a good environment to test how quickly the boat turned. It did really well (Casey’s exact words were “super maneuverable). The 2010 Burn likes to hang out in tight spaces. Micro eddies are your friend.
The edges are a little bit softer, but still there. It is not as severe as before, but will surely remind you that they there if you get caught off guard. This is a precise creek boat that will get you to where you want to go. It also does really well in big water too. It’s easy to surf and ferry your way around currents and waves.
More volume in the stern will make you stable, keep you from getting back endered even more than before, and add confidence to your game. Cool logo too.
The new peaked (tent shaped) deck sheds water better than the old version. Since it is more peaked (angled), the water comes off easier and quicker. You will resurface quicker.
There is better outfitting this year. The 2010 Burn still has the Connect 30 setup, but there are velcro hip pads with shims, instead of the old system that had the screw. You can outfit the entire boat, and be browning the drop of your choice in less than 15 min.
Cons:
The added rocker makes the 2010 Burn a little bit slower. This is not really a bad trade off. The boat still generates enough hull speed to get it done, and it also is super maneuverable. If you need a really fast boat, get aKarnali. It’s got the same outfitting, and is one of the fastest river runners out there. If you look at an eddy, you will be there in 1 millisecond.
If you have a really small waist, you will need to get more hip shims, or improvise with foam. Casey needed to stick a shim from one of his other boats in there.
The Burn has a planing hull and an edge. If you are a complete beginner, and want a boat that will be a little bit easier to learn in, look at the Karnali. It’s a displacement hull boat and is not very edgy. It will let you make more mistakes, without paying the price.
A freezing cold day on the river is still better than being in the office.
The verdict:
The new 2010 Pyranha Burn is an improved version of an already exceptional and capable boat. Many paddlers were really happy with the older molder Burn. Pyranha refined some things like the edges and rocker that will make this boat for forgiving and user friendly. The outfitting is very comfortable and supportive, as well as easier to outfit. If you are a fan of planing hull creek boats,you NEED to paddle one.
