If that floaty effect is something you are after, the Ripper just doesn't have that shape or that option. However, in this position you loose the modern "just float over the obstacle" effect that having a huge amount of nose volume gives you, you take more water to the chest, and you have to paddle holes bracing more aggressively. Seat center and it paddles more like a traditional river runner, you have total control, very smooth S shaped carving. But this position is less forgiving to mistakes and the tail can get locked in easier. Seat back and I can squirt and really rip around, and the boat just floats over holes. My one complaint about this boat, and this is 100% a weight range thing, is that there seems to be a compromise for me at least between seat positions. I've really battered this boat around and other than the normal scratches it is still holding up as good as the day I bought it. I'll also say I've paddled edgier and more displacement shaped boats, and the Rewind seems to get the balance just perfect, you can hockey stop into eddies but also hit rocks and boof predictably. And the outfitting is noticeably less comfy right out of the box. I've only paddled a Ripper briefly but the edges on both the tail and the nose seemed a lot less loose when you needed them to be loose. You can play around and make very tight turns but also feel surprisingly confident and boof and float holes once you dial in the trim for your weight and style. Really solid build, very good outfitting, the secondary stability and ability to make S moves is a joy.
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