Kayak Reviews
Stellar Kayaks S14 Review
Overview “Unlike other boats of this length, the S14 has the speed of a much longer boat, but beginners can feel comfortable paddling it. A large hatch in the stern allows for ample storage for day and overnight trips, while the retractable skeg in the stern helps with tracking. Its short length and light weight … Continue reading
Stellar Kayaks S12 Review
The Deets Materials Available: Carbon-Core, Kevlar/fiberglass-core, Epoxy fiberglass-core, Polyester fiberglass-core Length: 12’ Width: 25.6” Cockpit size: 35.5” x 19” Weights: Ultra (30lbs) Excel (32lbs) Advantage (34lbs) Sport (41lbs) Capacity: 290lbs Bulkheads: Front and Rear Rudder/Skeg: No Overview From Stellar Kayaks: “The Stellar 12’ (S12) Recreational Kayak is a great transitional boat. Excellent primary … Continue reading
Wilderness Systems Aspire 100 Review
The Deets Material: Polyethylene Class: Recreational Length: 10’ Width: 27.5” Weight: 44 lbs Cockpit Size: 49 x 22.25 inches Capacity: 300 lbs Hatches/Bulkheads: Stern Only Rudder/Skeg: Skeg (rope operated) MSRP: $699 Review Finally! A company has released a recreational kayak that is designed for… get this… smaller people! Traditionally, recreational kayaks are built with exceptional volume and beam width to create … Continue reading
Tahe Marine Fit 149 / Bic Sports Adventure 150 Review
The Deets Material: Polyester/fiberglass composite Class: Transitional touring Length: 14’9” Width: 23.5” Weight: 51 lbs Cockpit Size: 35.5 x 16.5 inches Capacity: 298 lbs Hatches/Bulkheads: Bow and Stern Rudder/Skeg: Rudder MSRP: $1,795 Overview Introduced by Tahe Marine, the Fit 149 is a composite touring kayak also marketed by BicSport Kayaks as the Adventure 150. Constructed from a polyester fiberglass composite, the Fit 149 … Continue reading
Wilderness Systems Aspire 105 Review
The Deets: Material: Polyethylene Class: Recreational Length: 10’6” Width: 29” Weight: 48 lbs Cockpit Size: 51.5 x 23.5 inches Capacity: 400 lbs Hatches/Bulkheads: Stern Only Rudder/Skeg: Skeg (rope operated) MSRP: $699 The Review: The upcoming 2013 paddling season will usher in a changing of the guard in the Wilderness System recreational lineup. The long-trusted Pamlico … Continue reading
Old Town Introduces New “Heron Jr” Kids Kayak
The Old Town Canoe Company just updated their website with their complete 2013 product line. Among the changes is an expansion of the recreational Heron lineup which now includes a kayak with the kids in mind: the Heron JR. The Deets: Material: Single Layer Polyethylene Class: Kids Recreational Length: 7’5” Width: 25” Weight: 29 lbs … Continue reading
RTM Ocean Duo Review
The Deets Length: 12′ 2″ Width: 34″ Depth: 13″ Weight: 64lbs Max. Capacity: 485lbs The Review A remarkable multi-person sit on top, the Ocean Duo by RTM Kayaks is designed to accommodate 1, 2, or 3 persons with an incredible maximum capacity of 485lbs! Strikingly similar in design to the Ocean Kayak Malibu Two, the … Continue reading
Old Town Cayuga 130 Review
The Deets: Material: Single Layer Polyethylene Class: Day Touring (Light Touring) Length: 13’1” Width: 25” Weight: 50 lbs Cockpit Size: 34.5 x 16 inches Capacity: 225-275 lbs Hull Type: Shallow U-Shaped Hatches/Bulkheads: Bow and Stern Rudder/Skeg: Optional Rudder MSRP: $979 ($1219 with rudder) The Review: The Old Town Cayuga 130 is a well-outfitted, day-touring kayak … Continue reading
Hurricane Tampico 140S Review
The Deets: Material: Thermoformed ABS Plastic (Trylon) Class: Day Touring (Light Touring) Length: 14’ Width: 23.5” Weight: 45 lbs Cockpit Size: 38 x 18 inches Capacity: 250 lbs Hull Type: Shallow U-Shaped with integrated keel Hatches/Bulkheads: Bow and Stern Rudder/Skeg: Optional Rudder MSRP: $1399 The Review: The Hurricane Tampico 140S is the mainstay of the … Continue reading
Hurricane Excursion 128 Review
The Deets: Material: Thermoformed ABS Plastic (Trylon) Class: Hybrid Day Touring (Light Touring) Length: 12’ 8” Width: 25.5” Weight: 47 lbs Cockpit Size: 38 x 21 inches Capacity: 275 lbs Hull Type: Moderate U-Shaped Hatches/Bulkheads: Bow and Stern Rudder/Skeg: No Option MSRP: $1199 The Review: Hurricane Aqua Sport made an excellent addition to their lineup … Continue reading