I have just bought an Ocean Kayaks Prowler Elite 4.5 and am in the process of building up my paddling stamina prior to taking to the sea.
I tried all the OK range at an open day in Mudeford a few weeks ago,and whilst I would agree that the Scupper pro is a fast yak,I believe the Elite is more suited to a larger paddler. I am 15 stone ish.
TBH I couldnt really tell much difference between the ease of paddling the Scupper and the Elite except that the Scupper was wetter and that was the clincher for me. I have also paddled a Tarpon 140 and again found it to be wetter even than the Scupper,so as someone who doesnt like itting in a puddle I ruled that one out too.
The best option is to paddle a few and most dealers will have facilities to try them.
It worked for me.
Good Luck
GS
