I was back up in La Jolla this morning for a private surf lesson/orientation for a gentleman that just moved into the neighborhood up there. Nothing like showing someone the house you use as a range to keep yourself lined up on one of your favorite waves then have him say, "Oh yea, the house to the right of that one is mine." Seriously, all this guy has to do to check the surf is open his bedroom window and look. The waves were small but had a good shape and my student caught several nice rides on his Necky Jive. I spent most of my time either outside the surf zone or next to the beach so I could keep an eye on what he was doing. Occasionally I did sneak a ride or two in and was able to pull off a diagonal run and some measure of a cutback with the RPM. It's round bottom doesn't allow for holding the wave very well but those rounded lines make the boat very forgiving. We use the RPM's mostly as rolling boats but also for the once a year run we make to the river for a basic whitewater lesson. The RPM has been around for quite a while now and is known to be one of the best selling whitewater boats of all time. It's versatility and ease of handling are the main reasons why.
RPM Review
Manufacturer = Confluence
Brand = Dagger
Model = RPM
Material = Plastic
Type = White Water
Length = 8'-11"
Width = 24"
Weight = 39 lbs.
Capacity = 110-230 lbs.
Location = La Jolla Shores private surf lesson/orientation
Time = 7:00 AM
Distance = N/A
Duration = 1:30
Avg Speed = N/A
Conditions = Mostly cloudy w/ 1'-2' west swell
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