D-IIIX
D-IIIX
Manufactured By:
Savage River
Designed By:
John Diller
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Dimensions
Overall Length: 18'-6"
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Jason Quagliata via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter
"Reasonably solid platform for paddle stroke; very narrow bow allows for easy paddle entry and easy turning, almost too easy. I found that any little movement would make the boat sway in low water and I almost had to under steer. This boat could be a great option for people that find the J203 difficult to turn; Boat does pop but stalls in water transition from shallow to suck water."
Matt Rudnitsky via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter
"It steers a little quicker than some of the other boats going upstream but was still under control. Downstream maintained a high average speed with a steady effort. The boat was very light and responsive, with some time to get used to it I think it’s a fast boat."
Kyle Kiser via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter
"Turns out I was MUCH more impressed with this boat in shallower water. Upstream the “on the water” mentality of the Diller boats would be nice for a paddler who struggles with handling. Crozier’s seem to run “in the water” (which I prefer). Downstream this boat held speed very easily, absolute top end trails the J203 and J200 but holding speed (that speed you use to get away from someone over the course of a couple minutes) fared very well for someone who lack that ferocious strength to just walk away from someone. Went the smoothest through that boiling water under the bridge again probably because its in the water. Recommended for a paddler looking for good handling and some solid speed."
David Sennett via New York Paddlesport Racing Association Newsletter
"I can only talk about two boats, Stinger and DIIIX. As a strictly amateur/beginner paddler observation I think the boat you choose at my level is in your own comfort zone. If you want an initial stability boat you want the DIIIX. The Stinger might turn a wee bit better but that also causes me to have to switch sides more often. Its shaky feeling makes me uncomfortable while paddling as the boat seems to rock side to side with each stroke. While I don’t have as much time in the DIIIX, I feel more comfortable while paddling so I have more confidence which means more speed. The stinger seems to sit on one on the “V” spots and then it rocks off and feels tippy. Maybe a heavier paddler sits in water farther and this isn’t as bad."