Pyranha Firecracker - Half Slice Whitewater Kayak
Pyranha describes the Firecracker as a "#HalfSizeHalfSlice" — a unique design that blends the agility and playfulness of a freestyle kayak with the versatility of a modern river runner. Its compact hull, generous width and forgiving stability make it approachable for a wide range of paddlers, while the slicey stern encourages tailies, spins, surfing and dynamic manoeuvres on even the smallest river features.
A dry, confidence-inspiring bow helps keep things composed when heading downstream, while the highly responsive hull rewards paddlers who want to explore every eddy line, wave and current break along the way. Whether you're developing new freestyle skills or simply looking to make every river trip more engaging, the Firecracker is designed to unlock a more playful approach to whitewater paddling.
- Compact and lightweight half-slice design
- Half the size means twice the potential for getting airborne!
- Spinnable, surfable, stable planing hull
- A bow that stays dry downriver, but you can still get down and party with
- Enjoy explosive moments of fun and relax without consequence between them
- Don't just unlock the river, blow the doors off!
Specs | |||
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| Sizes | 232 | 242 | 252 |
| Length | 232cm / 7' 8" | 242cm / 7' 11" | 252cm / 8' 3" |
| Width | 63cm / 25" | 66cm / 26" | 70cm / 27.5" |
| External Cockpit Length | 91cm / 36" | 91.5cm / 36" | 91.5cm / 36" |
| External Cockpit Width | 52cm / 20.5" | 52cm / 20.5" | 52cm / 20.5" |
| Volume | 235l / 62(us) gal | 259l / 68(us)gal | 287l / 76(us)gal |
| Hatch Volume | |||
| Weight | 18kg / 40lb | 19kg / 41lb | 21kg / 46lb |
| Optimum Paddler Weight | 40-65kg / 90-146lb | 60-90kg / 135-200lb | 80-130kg / 176-287lb |
Specifications
| Colour | Lava Blast, Purple Mint |
| Boat size | 242, 252 |