
Pros:
- Easy to get the bow up and over features
- Easy to gain speed and maintain speed through drops
- Stability: when at speed the 9R is very stable
- Resurfaces in control
- Maneuverable
- Lightweight for hiking into runs or portaging
- Handles overnight gear well
Cons:
- Too much speed on low volume runs can be an issue
- Stern taps are quite frequent on lower volume runs

