The Paddling Mag team caught up with Steve Jordan from Liquidlogic to chat about the Liquidlogic Hot Whip.
A look inside the Liquidlogic Hot Whip
The Hot Whip is a half-slice whitewater boat designed as a compromise between playboating and long term comfort on the river. Relatively new to the whitewater market, versions of the Hot Whip debuted in 2023 and 2024. Recent designs include the Hot Whip 72, with more volume at 72 gallons, and most recently the Hot Whip 60 which launched in spring of 2024 to meet the needs of smaller paddlers.
On the whole, the Hot Whip is designed to be a playboat that not only is sporty and fun in rapids, but also performs down the river with an emphasis on comfort. As Liquidlogic writes on their website, the Hot Whip is meant to be more than just a “one trick pony”.
According to Jordan, hallmarks of the Hot Whip include slightly increased volume in the front of the boat, “bas ass outfitting” for a more comfortable experience in the boat, a velcro and foam kit to slide in pads, and adjustable foot braces. The stern of the Hot Whip is small and winged, and in total the boat comes in at eight feet long and 42 pounds in the Hot Whip 72, or seven feet ten inches and 39 pounds in the Hot Whip 60.
