@CheekyMonkey888 I made a mistake in this video in saying that corelight X is a thermoset polymer. It is not. CLX is linear poly and can be welded. Ive welded a few gouges on two seperate kayaks. The Delphin 155 isonly corelight x. P&H also owns Pyranha white water kayaks, which is where their poly boats are made. The virgo is available in the more cost effective MZ3 single layer layup but I can tell you both from personal experience and from being with others that have hit rocks hard that you wont find many kayaks that are any tougher than a CLX Delphin. They are literally designed to play in on the ocean.
My own opinion based on experience with the Scorpio, Easky, Delphin and some longer composite boats I would say it depends on if you want to play as you go or it you just want to tour. Both the Delphin and the Virgo have a fair bit of rocker which is great for playing but it shortens the wetted hull length which in essence shortens the boat. Any brand and model with added rocker would have the same effect. To answer your question it would depend on a couple factors if it was me making the decision: 1: what are the other paddlers in my group be paddling? I want to match their length or longer as it means I will be working the same or less than them. 2: will I be using this kayak to primarily play with or tour with. If im not going to play at all then I will be going with the Scorpio, if its a mix then Delphin, if its mostly play then Virgo. The longer you want your trips to be, the longer the wetted hull length you should be looking at. Hope this helps!
Any idea where I can get a backrest replacement for my p&h quest? I had to reupholster my original one oh, I didn't do a bad job but it may not last long
We can get you one. Can you email pictures of your existing backrest, send your serial number and address to sales@outdoorsnb.ca . Ill email you a quote for backrest and shipping.
comparing the 150 with the 155, I see the 150 has no day hatch as well as no mounting points for a sail rig... the difference in lenght as well as volume is pretty small... what about the amount of rocker? any other differences?
From a performance standpoint control comes with selecting a boat that is designed for the weight in must displace. To much weight and the pressure on the hull increases which will adversely affect corrections but increase initial responsiveness. To little weight will make the kayak sluggish to respond as it will be sitting on top of the water. The difference in the volume of these boats is the biggest performance difference you want to be just above the mid point of the weight range of the boat. Leaving room for gear but enough weight for control.
@@Outdoorsnb To add to this topic, for day use including surfing, this is roughly my weight as well, including water and gear, so it sounds like a 150 might be my best option as well. I'd occasionally want to take it camping for a couple of nights. So, what is the weight range for each of these (150 and 155)? All I can find is a top weight.
Can the 155 be bought without the fancy multilayer plastic, just solid plastic? afraid of hitting a rock with the fancy one
@CheekyMonkey888 I made a mistake in this video in saying that corelight X is a thermoset polymer. It is not. CLX is linear poly and can be welded. Ive welded a few gouges on two seperate kayaks. The Delphin 155 isonly corelight x. P&H also owns Pyranha white water kayaks, which is where their poly boats are made. The virgo is available in the more cost effective MZ3 single layer layup but I can tell you both from personal experience and from being with others that have hit rocks hard that you wont find many kayaks that are any tougher than a CLX Delphin. They are literally designed to play in on the ocean.
@@Outdoorsnb thanks for the prompt answer
This or the virgo as an all-around shorter boat for day paddles and over night trips in multiple types of water??
My own opinion based on experience with the Scorpio, Easky, Delphin and some longer composite boats I would say it depends on if you want to play as you go or it you just want to tour. Both the Delphin and the Virgo have a fair bit of rocker which is great for playing but it shortens the wetted hull length which in essence shortens the boat. Any brand and model with added rocker would have the same effect.
To answer your question it would depend on a couple factors if it was me making the decision:
1: what are the other paddlers in my group be paddling? I want to match their length or longer as it means I will be working the same or less than them.
2: will I be using this kayak to primarily play with or tour with. If im not going to play at all then I will be going with the Scorpio, if its a mix then Delphin, if its mostly play then Virgo. The longer you want your trips to be, the longer the wetted hull length you should be looking at.
Hope this helps!
Could you please do a vid regarding the seat position, knee bracers and foot controls of the P&H kayak ?
I think we could manage that sure.
Any idea where I can get a backrest replacement for my p&h quest? I had to reupholster my original one oh, I didn't do a bad job but it may not last long
We can get you one. Can you email pictures of your existing backrest, send your serial number and address to sales@outdoorsnb.ca . Ill email you a quote for backrest and shipping.
How much do you weigh and which volume yak are you using here (green yak) ??
It was a delphin 155 and I was about 240 when that video was made.
comparing the 150 with the 155, I see the 150 has no day hatch as well as no mounting points for a sail rig... the difference in lenght as well as volume is pretty small... what about the amount of rocker? any other differences?
From a performance standpoint control comes with selecting a boat that is designed for the weight in must displace. To much weight and the pressure on the hull increases which will adversely affect corrections but increase initial responsiveness. To little weight will make the kayak sluggish to respond as it will be sitting on top of the water. The difference in the volume of these boats is the biggest performance difference you want to be just above the mid point of the weight range of the boat. Leaving room for gear but enough weight for control.
@@Outdoorsnbthx for the fast response! bringing along 177 lbs... no luggage in the surf.. what is your recommendation?
At that weight, no luggage, all surfing, I'd go 150
@@Outdoorsnb To add to this topic, for day use including surfing, this is roughly my weight as well, including water and gear, so it sounds like a 150 might be my best option as well. I'd occasionally want to take it camping for a couple of nights. So, what is the weight range for each of these (150 and 155)? All I can find is a top weight.
:)