The Islay 14 LV opens up coastal adventure and inland touring potential to a smaller, lighter paddler, giving them the opportunity to enjoy nimble manoeuvring, stable hull and straight tracking performance on calm or more exposed waters. P&H heritage and Delphin like design features have really put it at the top of its class. Venture Islay & Islay LV are fitted with performance outfitting featuring a floating backrest to give a greater level of support. Every Venture Kayak includes recycled material sourced from our scrap produced in our factory and from second-hand kayaks, this allows us to effectively close the […]
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ZET Raptor Whitewater Kayak Review
The RAPTOR is in its element on difficult whitewater, making it the perfect choice for multi-day expeditions, running steep creeks and competing in extreme races. Due to the stability of the hull, the boat is suited to beginner and intermediate paddlers who are seeking to develop and push their whitewater skills. The Raptor is also the ideal choice for advanced paddlers because it is both very fast and highly manoeuvrable. The exceptional design of the Raptor has been proven on all types of whitewater, from the largest volume rivers in the world to the steepest creeks and waterfalls. The outfitting has been […]
Venture Kayaks Islay 12 Touring Kayak with Skudder system Review
The Islay 12 offers the features of a touring kayak in a compact, lightweight package. A smaller version of the Islay 14, the 12 will appeal to people who want to explore smaller lakes and rivers but still want the option of taking along enough gear for an overnight trip. The Islay 12 is ultra-stable and quick through the water, nimble on edge and fun to paddle. Offered with Venture’s innovative new under-stern Skudder® system. Smaller and lighter paddlers will benefit from the fit and responsiveness of the LV size. RRP: £629 (with skeg) £729 (with Skudder) More info: www.venturekayaks.com […]
Venture Kayaks Islay 14 Touring Kayak Review
The Islay 14 is the latest design from Venture Kayaks. It’s a short touring kayak aimed at allowing its paddler easy access to a wealth of inland and coastal touring adventures. As soon as we unloaded it from the roof-rack we were impressed by the Islay’s lines, it looked like a fun boat and bow and stern bulkheads, and hatches, plus a really neat removable deck pod for essentials & valuables it had all the storage we could want for weekend adventures. RRP: £699 More Info: www.venturekayaks.com Specification: Length: 427cm Width: 60cm Weight: 374 litres Features: Semi flat mid hull […]
Venture Kayaks Jura MV Performance Sea Touring Kayak Review
Whether you’re a first-time kayaker or a seasoned hand on the sea, the Jura is sure to bring a smile to your face. The Jura is a stable, forgiving sea kayak that is at home on everything from coastal tours to short expeditions. Designed to introduce beginning paddlers to kayak touring and then grow with them as their skills develop, the Jura’s neutral hull tracks straight, yet is nimble on edge. This high-performance kayak comes standard with Venture’s innovative new under-stern Skudder® system that functions as both a skeg and a rudder, depending on conditions. RRP: £999 More info: www.venturekayaks.com […]
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Plastic Sea Kayak Review
RRP: £1299 Info: www.wildernesssystems.com Specification: Length: 518cm Width: 56cm Weight: 25kg Volume: N/A Max Load: 136kg Features: Phase 3 AirPro XP Adjustable Padded Thigh Braces SlideLock Foot Brace System Domed Bow, Midship and Stern Hatches Bow, Midship and Stern Bulkheads Bungee Deck Rigging w/ Reflective Static Perimeter Safety Line Soft Touch Handles TruTrak Skeg System Bow Compass Recess Paddler Verdict As with the Zephyr the cockpit outfitting on the Tempest was really good. It allowed for loads of comfortable support and produced a very positive fit. Foam sealed bulkheads supply storage front and back and large bow and stern hatches, with dual-density covers. There’s a […]
WaveSport Ethos 10 Crossover Kayak Review
Given a chance, we’d paddle whitewater every day. But life doesn’t always throw us what we want. That’s why we’ve designed the Ethos – to take you from one adrenaline-fueled adventure to the next. Conquer a rapid, ride a wave train and cruise on down the river in search of more. When you need to cover some ground, carry all the kit and still have fun, why compromise? The Ethos is a stable, forgiving, performance-minded crossover platform that offers a confidence- building introduction to paddling whitewater. The hull is manoeuvrable in rapids, yet tracks well on flat water with the […]
WaveSport D-75 Whitewater Kayak Review
The original king of river-runners has a reputation on the water that precedes it. Smooth and stable, quick and nimble, responsive and predictable. With outfitting tweaked for club paddlers and fleet users, the D-Series is the perfect introduction to the world of kayaking. The D75 Club is an ideal platform for medium to large sized paddlers looking to learn and improve their basic skills on up to grade 2 water. RRP: £550 More Info: www.wavesport.com Specifications: Length: 244cm Width: 65cm Weight: 19 kg Volume: 284L Paddler Weight: 63-109 kg Features: Adjustable Thigh Braces Roto Creek seat and hull beam D-Series outfitting Adjustable rotomolded […]
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