I spent the day at the US National Whitewater Center demoing Liquid Logic’s new crossover whitewater boat; the Remix XP-10. At 10ft 3″ long and 28″ wide, this boat is much bigger than your average river runner. The added size and volume make this the most stable WW boat I have ever paddled.

All day I effortlessly plunged through the biggest waves and holes the USNWC had to offer like a locomotive fired from a cannon. Rarely did I feel like the XP-10 had even the remotest chances of flipping, and even at those times it was due to my tendancy to try and put the boat squarely into the nastiest holes and pourovers I could get it into in order to see how it would react . When I did manage, through much effort, to uproot the grip of the hull of the XP-10 from the water’s surface and capsize, it rolled up easily for a boat its size.

The first hour in the XP-10 it felt stable, long, and slow. As the day progressed and I started to dial in my paddling to the boat. As I began catching the smaller eddies and making harder ferries, the sluggish feel of the boat began to dissapear. I started nailing boofs and splats that were so much fun with a boat this long.

Who will like the Remix XP-10?

The XP-10 was primarily designed as a crossover between a expedition whitewater boat and a rec boat, so those who take overnight trips and multi-day trips will appreciate the dry storage in the stern. The higher weight carrying capacity (300lbs) allows you to bring all your camping gear without sacrificing performance.

The higher capacity of this boat will also appeal to heavier paddlers looking for a kayak they can comfortably fit into. The seat is wider than most, giving plenty of room in the cockpit. Having Liquid Logic’s super comfortable Bad-Ass Outfitting doesn’t hurt either.

Those who enjoy a relaxing paddle down class II-III rivers with flatwater between rapids will like the drop down skeg which drastically improves tracking on the slow stuff.

If you are a paddler who enjoys entry level whitewater but can not yet roll a kayak, you will appreciate the enormous stability of the XP-10. With the added width to the hull, this kayak is much harder to flip than most.

In summary, Liquid Logic’s new Remix XP-10 will satisfy a wide variety of paddlers: class V expedition paddlers, beginners, overnight campers, those who enjoy rivers with flatwater between rapids, larger paddlers, and those who need a little extra insurance against capsizing. Features such as: the higher carrying capacity, a wide roomy seat, drop down skeg for better tracking, and a rear bulkhead with hatch for storage make the XP-10 a useful, functional, and fun to paddle addition to the fleet of Liquid Logic kayaks.

The Remix XP-10 is now in stock at Get Outdoors, so stop by and check it out, or call if you have any questions. Also available, the slightly smaller XP-9.

Happy Paddling,
Eric Stuart

All photos taken by Kevin Ratliff