Jan 16 2010
Detox Testing, Swaziland
If you haven’t heard yet Fluid has a new kayak in the works, its called the Detox and its a river running creekboat. This last weekend a small group of us went up to Swaziland to spend some time on the water in the latest prototype. We were lucky enough to be shown around by Swazi local Shane Raw who took us down a few sweet sections of the Usutu. The Crew was made up of myself, Shane, Hugh Du Preez, Hendri Coetzee and my mate Rich. Apart from a swim from myself on day one things went smoothly and some good info was gathered on the boats. Here are a few photos from the trip, thanks to Shane Raw and Hugh Du Preez for letting me use them.
Shane in the Detox followed by myself and Rich
Hugh
Hendri
Awesome stuff Polly! Blog is coming on..
[...] at Andew Pollocks blog there are a couple of pics with the new Fluid Detox river running creek boat. What makes this boat [...]
So, how do you compare it to the Solo? Do you think the detox could easily replace a solo, or is it still necessary to have both?
Could it be used as a creek boat alone?
To i certain point it could replace the solo but it really depends on what you are paddling. If you are doing a lot of very shallow creeks where the boat is sliding over rocks a lot the solo will be better. Also if you are doing lots of multiday trips the solo has more room in the stern which is handy. Otherwise though i think the detox could be a replacement for the solo especially if the stuff you are paddling is a bit higher volume and if you like the flat hull paddling characteristics.
Hi I will soon travel to SA and eventually go also kayaking there. Do you know how to get in touch with paddling folks or tour operaters / outfitters to run some class IV / V rivers (is there any chance for good water levels in November anyway)??
Hi Fabian
Get in touch with Hugh du Preez at whitewatertraining.co.za
Here is his email address. wwt@whitewatertraining.co.za
Andrew