We are still in the early days learning the Stoke and a more accurate description will be posted in the following month as the boats get tested by the whole Waka Team and wider public.
Here's what we know so far: The Stoke is by far the skippiest boat we have ever made. It's fast, it's loose, it's predictable, it surfs, it's easier to roll, more hand room, and has awesome secondary stability. This is what comes to mind, I'm sure it may have some drawbacks like every boat but the only thing I notice so far is when you want to use the stern like a puffy steeze you remember it's a full volume creek boat.The Stoke isn't replacing any boats in the Waka range but more complimenting the Steeze/ Puffy Steeze in particular. It fills the gap when you need the extra volume and speed while being an absolutely familiar feeling to the Puffy Steeze which makes it slick to change from one to the other according to what water you are running. The Stoke will be a good alternative to the Gangsta for racing in proper whitewater courses as it is far easier to control with extra rocker and a release hull. For more flat water races the Gangsta will still rule. The OG is still the king in the shorter creeker range. It's size and rocker loves tight steep creeks of any volume.Enjoy the Stoke!
Length: 273 cm Width: 68 cm Weight: 21.5 kg Paddler weight: 58-100 kg Volume: 360l Style: creeker/race boat