Pyranha Ripper 2.0 – Medium Kayak
The Pyranha Ripper 2.0 – Medium turns every river feature into a playground. It’s a faster, more confidence-inspiring take on the half-slice concept: lively on a wave, composed in boily water, and eager to splat, pivot, and carry speed between moves.
With a refined planing hull, slicier tail, and progressive bow rocker, Ripper 2.0 blends all-day river running with freestyle-lite fun. The Medium size hits the sweet spot for paddlers who want quick edge-to-edge transitions, easy stern engagement, and enough bow volume to stay on top when the water gets pushy.
Why Paddlers Love It
Compared to earlier half-slices, the Ripper 2.0 feels quicker on edge, looser on a wave, and more predictable when you need to hit your line. It rewards good strokes with effortless acceleration and keeps the smile factor high on familiar runs.
Key Features
- Planing Hull: Fast, playful, and carvable for river waves and holes.
- Slicey Stern: Easy stern dips, splats, and pivot turns without feeling twitchy.
- Progressive Rocker: Boosts boofs and keeps the bow clear in cross-currents.
- Outfitting: Fully adjustable, durable outfitting for dialed fit and control.
- All-River DNA: Equally at home on after-work laps and big-miles days.
Size: Medium (At-a-Glance)
- Intended Fit: Medium build paddlers looking for a lively, confidence-inspiring half-slice.
- Use Case: River running, downriver play, surfs, splats, attainment.
- Notes: Choose Medium if you prefer balanced stability and easy stern engagement without feeling locked in the tail.
Available Through AQ Outdoors Calgary & Edmonton
Pick up the Pyranha Ripper 2.0 – Medium at AQ Outdoors. Count on expert boat sizing, Canadian inventory, and fast nationwide shipping.
Who It’s For
Intermediate to advanced river runners who want to turn every eddyline, wave, and seam into a move—without sacrificing the speed and composure needed to link it all together.
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Pyranha Ripper 2.0 – Medium: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose the Medium size?
The Medium suits paddlers who want a lively feel with quick edge-to-edge response and easy stern engagement. If you’re between sizes, consider your preference: more playful feel → size down; more stability and forgiveness → size up.
How does Ripper 2.0 differ from the original Ripper?
Ripper 2.0 has a refined hull and tail for looser surfing, easier stern dips, and improved acceleration, while maintaining composed river-running manners.
Is the Ripper 2.0 good for learning stern stalls and splats?
Yes—its slicey tail and crisp edges make stalls, splats, and pivot moves approachable, without sacrificing the speed you need to link moves downriver.
What outfitting does it include?
Comfortable, fully adjustable outfitting with supportive thigh braces, secure hip pads, and a dial-in backband for precise control and long-day comfort.
Is this a creek boat?
Ripper 2.0 is a half-slice river-runner built to play and move fast. For committed steep creeking, look to a full-volume creek design; many paddlers keep both for different days.
Can you help me size and outfit it in-store?
Absolutely. Visit AQ Outdoors, for expert sizing, outfitting tweaks, and river-specific advice.