EXO Zion Creek L

After the Rexy, EXO Kayak once again demonstrates the innovation and design instinct this company possesses. With the Zion series, EXO sets clearly new standards in the whitewater sector. The EXO Zion Creek L is ultra-fast yet still remarkably manoeuvrable. Combining these two qualities is what defines the Zion series.

The Creek L is a brilliant boat for heavier and larger paddlers. It has plenty of safety reserves for seriously heavy whitewater. At 271 cm long, the boat is quite long and therefore pretty fast. However, the bow is noticeably less bulky than, for example, the Waka Puffy Steeze. The seating position is therefore somewhat different: legs more extended and not as far apart. Because the boat is narrower, it's extremely good on edge and boofs brilliantly over the stern.

The EXO Zion Creek L has by far the most pronounced rocker we've ever seen! The boat is practically a semicircle! This leads to several things. Firstly, the bow ALWAYS stays dry — it zooms, pushes and hops over everything in its path. The stern rocker is also impressive, meaning it's rare that you pencil out after bigger boofs. What's also important: due to the banana shape, even small changes in seating position already have a significant effect on handling. We recommend experimenting with the seat position — this is easy to do thanks to the new metal plate with groove. Fore-and-aft weight shifts also transfer well to the boat.

Our verdict: an amazing creek boat for everyone from about 75–80 kg and above! Definitely try it out!

Product Details — EXO Zion Creek L

• Very robust internal outfitting, easy to adjust
• Back strap adjustment via cord pull
• No foam centre pillar at the front — instead a space-saving plastic column (ideal carry handle!)
• Foam centre pillar at the rear
• Centre rail that stiffens the kayak by connecting the centre pillars to the seat
• Adjustable seat position
• Includes seat pad and side hip pads
• 1 handle front, 1 handle rear
• Adjustable footrest
• Made in Italy

Length: 271 cm | Width: 66 cm | Weight: 21 kg | Cockpit size: 90 x 52 cm | Rec. weight: 75 – 100 kg