Pyranha Firecracker 252 "Comparison Review"

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The Firecracker is a HalfSizeHalfSlice to whip into every micro-eddy, snap onto every wave, and get vertical absolutely everywhere - no matter who you are, you'll be able to throw this around, sky-gaze, and have the comfort and confidence to nail that new move.
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!
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 / 52(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
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Paddling
1:40 Specs/Shape
4:00 Hull
6:12 Outro

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@kayakkootenaybc 4 дня назад

Man, you do the best reviews! Really appreciate your thoroughness

@WadeHarrison 4 дня назад

I appreciate that!

@charliebil8613 3 месяца назад

I’ve been watching all of your firecracker videos all year and got to demo a 252 two weeks ago, was the final nail in the coffin, got one on the way

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Nice let me know first trip out what you think

@charliebil8613 18 дней назад

Update: it arrived I had a custome colour of navy with orange splashes and orange trim and handles… paddled it 5 times so far and have been smiling all the way… have also convinced 3 other people to buy one so yer boat is defo addictive

@sbaldwin21 3 месяца назад

Brilliant, the review I’ve been waiting for, did not disappoint.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Been wanting to get this one up just linked up with Mike and his 242 so thought I drop something.

@PyranhaKayaks 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Wade! Our favorite moments are: "So 76 gallons of volume and 68 gallons of volume, which, you know, volume means nothing..." "This is some of the best plastic out there. Pyranha has nailed it." They put a real big grin on our face! Thanks again!!

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

All facts and just dropping the solid well designed products look forward to the upcoming year 😜🫣

@PyranhaKayaks 3 месяца назад

@@WadeHarrison ❤ - it's gonna be a good one!

@davidhillman2209 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comparison Wade - it helped me figure out which size I should be paddling!

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Glad could help 🙏🏻

@brentwade9346 3 месяца назад

Been waiting so long on this very review - you certainly didn't disappoint, Wade! Great review.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Yeah buddy 🙏🏻🫣

@davehumpleby3440 3 месяца назад

You've just answered my prayers, Wade. I asked for this video in the comments section of your FC 242 v LL Hotwhip video. On Wednesday I'm off to demo the FC 242, FC 252, and the LL Hotwhip in the same day. This video couldn't have been timed better. Thank you.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Glad made it happen thanks for watching

@davehumpleby3440 3 месяца назад

@WadeHarrison I've only gone and bought the 242! I'm used to small boats, so the 252 just felt too big and unwieldy. The 242 is much more agile, nimble, and outright fun. I added your backrest modification today. This is a huge improvement, so thanks for sharing the idea. I can't wait to get out on the water. Cheers for the videos, reviews, tips, and general good vibes.

@PaddlingDanny 3 месяца назад

Clean ass paddling Wade, great video

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Have some good days 😎

@ddujnitsud 3 месяца назад

Got the 252 last summer and just recently got rid of my ripper 2 large. I've dropped down to 180 lb and I think the 252 is exactly what you said, a sporty little creeker that can play.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

We sale at the same weight

@gemmawatson6100 3 месяца назад

LOVE my 252! It's the newschool stubby. Definitely a boat that doesn't paddle like you would expect from the specs

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

That is a interesting comparison the stubby was kinda like the same category for its time

@gemmawatson6100 3 месяца назад

@@WadeHarrison Before we got the SCUD, we smashed stubbys down all the tiny steep creeks where other boats just wouldn't fit. 252 not quite the same, it's too long for starters, but it's the closest thing I have paddled since. Super fun boat, but kinda eyeing up a Scorch X for big stuff now

@PyranhaKayaks 3 месяца назад

That's a quote, right there!

@gemmawatson6100 3 месяца назад

@@PyranhaKayaks Im just stoked that it's a big boat hat isn't just a scaled up medium like some other manufacturers do. Would really like to see another bar in reach on the front deck, but otherwise it's quite exceptional. (Can you build us another nano/attak/ammo boat for sub 5 cumec pooldrop canyaking?)

@PyranhaKayaks 3 месяца назад

@@gemmawatson6100 we try our best to make each size work for the intended weight range, for sure! Glad you appreciate it, and thank you for the thoughts! No plans for a N-att-ammo at the moment, but never say never!

@OctoMan-mf6dd 3 месяца назад

Would you recommend the Firecracker for a beginner? I'm in the 6'2" 220 lb range and will be splitting my time between a Class II whitewater park, a few Class II-III rivers and some ocean play in the waves. Love the vids btw.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

Not a beginner type boat but size wise you will fit

@jameswalsh1690 3 месяца назад

I love my 252. I'm 6' 3" 197lbs and I demoed a Ripper 2 L and the 252 back to back and love how you can mostly forget about the tail on the Firecracker until you want to engage it. The R2 never lets you forget about that long ol' tail back there! Only thing about the 252 is it does feel a bit wide sometimes but that's the trade off for the stability I guess.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

You are in the 252 weight range you made good choice

@PyranhaKayaks 3 месяца назад

Thanks for choosing our kayaks! ❤

@NChillbilly 3 месяца назад

Would it work for 210-215 and 6'? Loved the review. Looks like a great boat for those of us that don't have an arsenal for every occasion.

@PyranhaKayaks 2 месяца назад

@@NChillbilly oh for sure, yeah! You could get super playful in the 242, or have loads of comfort and confidence with a fair amount of play potential still in the 252!

@ofthesands 3 месяца назад

Wade, Great comparison between firecracker 242 and 252. I'm debating whether I get 242, 252, or Hot Whip. Demoed Hot Whip and liked it. I'm 6'4", 215 lbs and paddled dagger super ego for awhile. This boat was great for rock splats and stern squirts, but uncomfortable. Firecracker/Hot Whip boat replacement for Super Ego will primarily be for big water Class IV. Seems like 252 would be ideal based on your feedback, but maybe the 242 would be more playful? I have Dagger Axiom 9.0 that I love for surfing, and can stern squirt it, but with a lot of effort, and strong current. How much more effort would be required to stern squirt/rock splat in the 252 over the 242? I'll demo both soon enough, but curious about your thoughts on that. Seems like you can flat water stern squirt the 252 without too much trouble, which makes me think the 252 is perfect for me. Thanks!

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

No way you will paddle the 242 comfortably

@bigpig9721 3 месяца назад

I had to play the video twice -- first time I was too busy watching the dogs !

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

😎

@xcreekarchery1 3 месяца назад

is the 252 different enough from a large ripper 2 to be worth having, or would the 242 be a better addition to the quiver? As ive lost weight and am down around 180 my large ripper 2 has gotten less playful, and am looking for something a little more playful for my daily driver boat, with the r2l complimenting it for bigger days

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

I would recommend demoing it I have both and love the rip2 L on big volume and around river running and the 252 for small creeks and full play days

@scottdillard2511 2 месяца назад

I reluctantly paddled a medium firecracker at Gauley last year and totally fell in love. I haven't been in a 252 yet, but probably the boat for me at 215 pounds. Question Wade, in what scenario do you paddle the ripper over the firecracker? My Pyranna quiver is getting embarrassingly large.

@scottdillard2511 2 месяца назад

Bonus question. You're going out west for a tour and can only bring two boats, what are you bringing?

@WadeHarrison 2 месяца назад

I like the Pyranha ripper L for down river and the firecracker 252 for small creeking and river play

@WadeHarrison 2 месяца назад

I’m going to be touring around CO in the summer and I will bring the REactR and probably Firecracker 252 unless I get a Powerslide but I feel those 2 are the perfect set of boats for everything

@pbuehner 3 месяца назад

Great review, Wade. How would you compare it to the Antix 2.0?

@powskier 3 месяца назад

I was wondering that too. The Large Antix is only 1" longer but exact same width, volume, and weight range as the 252.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

I will see if can get a Antix 2 Large I don’t know anyone with one right now

@sbaldwin21 3 месяца назад

I had an antix 2L, have a 252 now. At 242lb, the antix 2L was more stable but not as sporty in a nutshell, harder to taillie, both surf great.

@powskier 3 месяца назад

@@sbaldwin21 There's a video of Dane Jackson going down the Green in a large Antix and he has no problem at all doing taillies. He only weighs 155.

@sbaldwin21 3 месяца назад

@@powskier yeah….Dane….Jackson….he’d tailly a bathtub. Not saying the large antix 2 won’t tailly, I’m saying the FC 252 does it much easier

@JF.Rivest 3 месяца назад

Nice comparison Wade! I was curious to get your full feedback of the 252. A friend of mine plans to get one. Out of curiosity, do you prefer it in general to the Ripper 2 L for downriver with a side of play? I got the R2L as my river-runner/creeker (I'm about your weight) but I can feel it has it's limits, it is a bit long/unwieldy sometimes and I really hope the medium ReactR (I have one on preorder) covers that niche for me, as I don't really want a full volume creeker. I was told that the medium ReactR will be more of a medium/large.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

The ripper 2 is definitely better big water flowing type where edges and speed is needed the 252 is that great all around not as edgy as the ripper 2 and no where close as fast so they both serve their purpose and yeah definitely can’t wait to get that reactr in the water

@Hakudog5 3 месяца назад

Have you talked to any folks in the 250lbs range that have tried the 252? I actually have an identical boat to yours sitting in the garage but haven't gotten out in it yet. I pre-ordered one last year when they announced it, but it didn't arrive till late season and I just never got out in it. I'm a little worried it might be a bit of handful for what I need and am considering selling it especially since I just scored a great deal on Puffy Steeze. I've been on the hunt for the right mix of playboat and creeker. OG Ripper is a bit too aggressive and edgy for me most of the time if that is any reference. Any thoughts?

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

There was one guy I know that paddled it at 240 and liked it I think he ended up buying one

@sbaldwin21 3 месяца назад

I’m 242 without kit, the FC252 feels great. I also have a puffy steeze, which is way more stable but less fun to surf and I can’t taillie it. Had a large rewind which was a barge, and have a large ripper 2 but prefer the firecracker.

@Hakudog5 3 месяца назад

@@WadeHarrison Thanks Wade... it would be kinda fun to get it into the hands of Rob Wallin or another big "XL Paddler" to do a review.

@Hakudog5 3 месяца назад

@@sbaldwin21 Thanks.... that is good to hear. Probably need to work on dropping even more weight for so many reasons. Good to hear that it is a good match with the Puffy Steeze too. Should be more than covered with the Ozone, Ripper 1 L, Scorch L, FIrecracker 252 and now the Puffy Steeze. Geez... have quite the flotilla these days and that isn't including the rafts and my Dory.

@climbiker 3 месяца назад

compre el 242, por que te demoraste mucho tiempo en hacer este video. Sin embargo creo que el 242 fue la mejor elección para mi, solo peso 77 kilogramos

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

At 77kg you made the right choice I’m close to 84kg so in that in between weight so thats why the 252 fits me I feel the paddlers taller or shorter at the 75-85kg are in that range to be in either size definitely want to get a demo of either if possible

@keithpullen1279 3 месяца назад

Good review. I like the term sports creeker. I was explaining to a friend that it is really good in the Welsh steep, shallow and rocky rivers but I also like using it for park and play on a wave. For me Pyrahna have nailed the bit which let them down in the last, comfort. I can use this boat all day.