I don’t use the optional top deck stiffening poles. This is massively reduced by the tracking fin which acts like a skeg and locks it on to the surface very effectively.įor me the Seawave is just a bit too long and takes a long time to inflate, and is prone to bending in the middle when there is a bit of chop. Inflatables have the reputation of being blown around by the wind lilo-style. This kayak lives in a bag the size of a large rucksack and once inflated is so comfortable that come coffee break and lunchtime you will want to stay lounging and stretching out in the boat instead of trying to find somewhere comfortable to sit on a patch of slithery kelp between those barnacle-encrusted rocks. Getting them on the roof could result in any number of strains ,tears and ruptures to many areas of your musculoskeletal system. The trouble with hardshell double kayaks is that they tend to be horrifically heavy. Well, yes I can, because quality inflatables are remarkably waterworthy. You cannot include an inflatable in a review of serious kayaks. You would be struggling to find a faster boat than this, but if you want a worry-free paddle, would like to sit on something more forgiving than a solid fibreglass seat, and paddle something a bit more stable and relaxing, then this is not for you. I know how to eskimo roll but was fully aware that the majority of competent paddlers (and incompetent ones like me) probably wouldn’t be able to perform a roll ‘in anger’. I paddled round Baggy and Morte points in North Devon on a perfect calm day, enjoyed the thrill of scorching along but really didn’t enjoy the gnawing concern of what would happen if I tipped out. It was suitably quick and I thought it might also be good for notching up a few miles of coastal touring. I bought this particular craft when I dibbled with a bit of competition sea kayaking. I thought I should include a conventional Sit-in sea kayak just to show that I am not completely biased towards Sit-on-tops. They are listed in reverse order with number one being the kayak that I consider to be the best for the job. This is my guide to the top ten kayaks I have owned or paddled which are suitable for flatwater touring, coastal cruising and wildlife watching. Paddleyak Swift and Cobra Expedition Sit-on-top Kayaks (and a couple of Loons)
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