Pyranha Nano
The Pyranha Nano: Business on the top, Party on the bottom.
The Medium Pyranha Nano was the perfect blend of the Jed’s loose and explosive freestyle hull, with the solid predictable “creekability” of the Shiva. It’s business up top and party on the bottom. Add some Burn characteristics in the stern with some chine releasers to the edges, and you have a Creeking, play boating do anything machine that will just about fit in your pocket. I took it down some low volume steep creeks then cruised out to a favorite surf spot. Huck the falls and then turn on all the best play waves in your favorite creek! Get your “Freak-Style” on with the NEW Pyranha Nano in two sizes! I certainly did!
-Paul Kuthe
Get specs on the Medium Pyranha Nano HERE!
What the hell is this Nano all about?
Well after paddling it today on the SG at a med juicy level i can say it is a blast to paddle. Just enough volume to make you stay on your toes in the big rapids. Surfing, Enders, Wave wheels, Yup it loves them. Boofing over big holes? Best have good body positioning!! Rolling? Well after paddling the Stomper for a while, I can say that it is almost too easy to roll, as I almost over rotated playing around a few times. Silly easy to roll. Silly I tells ya. Super fast for its size and great in even the funny water for a small boat. Awesome practice/training tool when you are comfortable on the run you are doing..
Great addition to the kayak quiver for those days when you are wanting to push your comfort level on those harder runs.
You were right Paul. This boat is a blast to paddle..
-Joey
Recently, I got my first chance to test out the LG Nano, one of the latest offerings from Pyranha Kayaks. As someone who’s paddled longer, displacement hull style creek boats for almost my whole whitewater career, I was a bit apprehensive about the aggressive edge and short waterline of the Nano, however I was also excited to try something a bit more playful than my current boat. After just a couple of peel outs and ferries across the river, all my apprehension was washed away and replaced with a huge smile! Despite the flat bottom and sharp, hard edges that extend the whole length of the Nano’s hull, I found it remarkably stable and forgiving, even in swirly and confused water. As soon as I found a suitable wave and dropped in for a surf, I appreciated those edges even more as I carved back and forth with ease and was rewarded with some of the longest and most fun rides I’ve ever (intentionally) had on the river. Small, shallow holes and waves were no problem to surf in thanks to the Nano’s short length and buoyant nose, and steeper waves were extremely easy to catch as well (I get the feeling that a more skilled boater than I could do all sorts of things on a steeper wave in this sporty little play machine). Boofing was another strong suit for the Nano, thanks to ample bow rocker and its compact design. Rolling the Nano was no problem at all, the puffy stern made it surprisingly forgiving and the cockpit ergonomics (comfortable and engaged knee position, low point by the hips) helped tremendously. Speed is the only thing the Nano lacks, but that compromise allows it to surf and play as well as it does and it also compensates by being incredibly maneuverable and easy to drive and keep on line. All in all, the Nano met every expectation I had for it and exceeded my expectations in several cases. The Nano comes in two sizes currently (I am 6’2″ @225 lbs, felt like the upper end of the range for the LG), making it a great option for paddlers of almost any size.
-Dave Trageser
Get specs on the Large Pyranha Nano HERE!
