Liquid Logic Kayaks
Review
Liquid Logic Kayaks has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality whitewater kayaks since 2001, when the company was founded on the Green River of North Carolina.
The company has since teamed up with Legacy Paddlesports in Greensboro, and relocated into a state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facility in that city.
The team at Liquid Logic Kayaks designs, builds, tests and paddles their own line of boats. Shane Benedict, one of their top designers, is also a world-class playboater, a 10-year member of the US Freestyle Team, and a highly-acclaimed instructor for NOC. In fact just about everyone at Legacy Paddlesports has years of experience in the sport of whitewater kayaking.
Liquid Logics/Legacy have become worldwide brands in recent years, with distribution centers in Asia, Europe, New Zealand and Japan. The company tests all of their boats on the world-class whitewater just a few miles from their factory. They have strict demands as far as performance, quality, and product safety.
The Products
Liquid Logic manufacturers a full line of whitewater kayaks, including river runners, creekers, freestyle and crossover boats. They also offer several sit-on-top kayaks, and a “versa board,” which is a hybrid stand-up
paddleboard that you can attach a seat to and paddle as a SOT
kayak as well. Prices start at about $800 for the Coupe 10 recreational
kayak, and top out at about $1100 for the popular Remix series.River runners - these are the Remix series. There are currently four models offered: the Remix 47, 59, 69 and 79. The Remix 47 is designed for kids and young adult paddlers. Sizes range from about 7' for the Remix 47, to almost 9' for the 79 model. Some of the features of the Remix boats include a relatively narrow and longer hull design that’s stable and quite responsive.
Creek boats - Liquid Logic
produces 3 creek boat models, including the Jefe, Jefe Grande, and Jefe
Chico for younger paddlers. Sizes range from 7' 9" for Chinco, to 8' 6"
for the Grande. Features of these boats include soft chines and extra
width at the hips to give added control and stability, and a rocker
profile and extra volume to handle any size rapids.
Freestyle - if freestyle’s your thing, Liquid Logic has you
covered here as well, with three different Bisquit models: the 45, 55
and 65. Sizes range from 5' 11" for the Bisquit 45, to 6' 3" for the 65
model. Features of these freestyle kayaks include a hull design that’s
well balanced, with a unique bumper that makes these playboats both easy
to roll, and easy to boss around in a hole and spin while surfing.
Outfitting - Liquid Logic has
their own “Bad-Ass Outfitting,” with adjustable seats and thigh braces.
The full-contact seats are inspired by race car seats, with snug and
supple fit that’s comfortable and responsive even after a full day of
paddling. LL uses a fast drying, recyclable DVD material that also acts
as an air cushion support, which makes paddling whitewater even more of
a joy.
The Pros
From what we’ve heard,
Liquid Logic
owners are generally quite pleased with their boats. The LL kayaks get
high marks for their stability, quality, roll ability and general
handling in all classes of whitewater. Owners report having a blast on
the water in these yaks, and surfing and punching through holes are a
strong suit for the Liquid Logic boats.
The outfitting on these boats gets high marks as well. The “Bad Ass”
seats are plush, comfortable and responsive even after a full day of
hard paddling.
The Cons
The only negative we’ve heard about the
LL boats was about the thigh braces on the Remix - one owner thought
they’re weren’t as solid and substantial as they could have been.
Something that will hopefully be improved upon in future models.
Top
Liquid Logic Kayaks For 2011
Liquid Logic Remix 59
The Remix is a new concept altogether that combines the clear
advantages of a relatively narrow and longer hull platform with
modern chine placement to create an unrivaled comfortable,
stable and responsive package. Perfect for novices and
instructors excited about rolling and proper eddy turns, big
water junkies wanting to safely push their limits.
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Liquid Logic Jefe
Whether it be some big-volume beast in the middle of nowhere or
your local adrenaline-fix, this ultimate creeker takes care on
rivers of any size. The rocker profile and extra volume in the
bow eat up big rapids, while the soft chines and added width at
the hips provide stability and control during quick transitions.
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Liquid Logic Biscuit 45
Biscuit is a solid freestyle boat that is fast, loose and has
mad bounce on a wave. Coming in three sizes, all with Bad-Ass
outfitting and plenty of foot space, the Biscuit is a high
flying aerial assault machine designed to take your playboating
to the next level.
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