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If you’re into paddling reasonable distances and enjoy your personal comforts then you may be looking for a touring kayak, built for extended trips and expeditions where comfort becomes important.
We carry a wide range of in-store touring and expedition kayaks including singles and doubles available in plastic and composite.
Yes, there is a lot to choose from, however every kayak we stock has a specific purpose, that's why we recommend that you pop in to our kayak store where one of our experienced staff can help you find the perfect kayak for you, or alternatively try our How to choose your Kayak Guide.
The kayaks are listed below according to boat length.
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The Nemo is designed for stability and s aimed at entry level paddlers looking for a recreational kayak with a bit more length to it, giving it some of the characteristics of a touring kayak.
With hard deck lines and similar bow and hull-shape to the larger Picnic the Nemo performs a bit like a small sea kayak in small chop.
The Nemo comes with rear hatch and bulkhead plus thigh braces and is available with or without a rudder. The ruddered version being our smallest ruddered kayak.
The Nemo has also been included under Touring Kayaks.
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| Material |
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Polyethylene |
| Length |
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3.5 m |
| Width |
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63 cm |
| Weight |
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22 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Good |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Fair |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Fair |
| Weight Factor |
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Fair |
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The Enduro 12 (also branded as the Azul Krypton) is a small touring kayak with great stability, heaps of storage and a retractable skeg for excellent tracking
Boasting the padded, adjustable Riot seat the Enduro 12 is all about recreational comfort and enjoyment, while the upswept bow allows it to cope with a reasonable amount of chop.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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3.66 m |
| Width |
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71 cm |
| Weight |
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19 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Excellent (skeg extended) |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Excellent (skeg retracted) |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Good |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
Note: We also carry the Riot Edge 11, a slightly leaner, shorter variation on the Enduro 12.
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The Expedition 128 is a lightweight, fast, thermoformed touring kayak offering a spacious cockpit, excellent tracking, front and rear bulkhead with plenty of storage and additional buoyancy.
Using the latest manufacturing technology Hurricane kayaks are in a class of their own.
The immaculate exterior and padded adjustable seats are standard features of the Hurricane range.
Just as tough but lighter than Polyethylene and cheaper and tougher than Fibreglass, Kevlar or Carbon the Expedition 128 is the smaller companion to the very popular Hurricane Tampico 140.
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| Material |
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Thermoformed Trylon Plastic |
| Length |
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3.8 m |
| Width |
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64 cm |
| Weight |
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20 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Good |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Excellent |
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Big brother to the Enduro 12, the Enduro 13 (also branded as the Azul Argon) is a mid-sized touring kayak with great stability, heaps of storage and a retractable skeg for excellent tracking
Being slightly longer and leaner than the Enduro 12 it is slightly faster and more efficient.
Boasting the padded, adjustable Riot seat the Enduro 12 is all about recreational comfort and enjoyment, while the upswept bow allows it to cope with a reasonable amount of chop.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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3.96 m |
| Width |
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66 cm |
| Weight |
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20 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Excellent (skeg extended) |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Excellent (skeg retracted) |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Good |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
Note: We also carry the Riot Edge 13, a slightly leaner, tighter fitting variation on the Enduro 13.
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The Enduro 14 (aslo branded as the Azul Xenon) is the largest of the Riot Enduro series.
Boasting all the good features of the Enduro 12 and 13 the Enduro 14 is longer and leaner and hence faster again, plus the Enduro 14 has a rudder instead of a skeg.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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4.27 m |
| Width |
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61 cm |
| Weight |
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21 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Good |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Excellent |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
Note: We also carry the Riot Edge 14.5, a slightly leaner, faster, tighter fitting variation on the Enduro 14.
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The Tampico 140 is a lightweight thermoformed touring kayak offering a spacious cockpit, excellent tracking, front and rear bulkhead with plenty of storage and additional buoyancy.
Using the latest manufacturing technology Hurricane kayaks are in a class of their own and clearly a cut above the rest.
The immaculate exterior and padded adjustable seats are standard features of the Hurricane range.
Just as tough but lighter than Polyethylene and cheaper and tougher than Fibreglass, Kevlar or Carbon the Tampico 140 L addresses the need for a lightweight yet durable touring kayak.
The Tampico 140 comes with a rudder and available with a large cockpit (Tampico 140L) for casual touring paddlers or a smaller cockpit (Tampico 140S) for the more serious paddlers.
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| Material |
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Thermoformed Trylon Plastic |
| Length |
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4.3 m |
| Width |
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59 cm |
| Weight |
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19 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Excellent |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Excellent |
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The Expedition Sport is in many respects very similar to the Hurricane Tampico 140, with the exception that it is wider for added stability and has an extended cockpit for carrying fishing gear or a small passenger (child or dog).
The immaculate exterior and padded adjustable seats are standard features of the Hurricane range.
Just as tough but lighter than Polyethylene and cheaper and tougher than Fibreglass, Kevlar or Carbon the Tampico 140 L addresses the need for a lightweight yet durable fishing kayak.
The Expedition Sport comes standard with a rudder.
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| Material |
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Thermoformed Trylon Plastic |
| Length |
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4.3 m |
| Width |
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66 cm |
| Weight |
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22 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Excellent |
| Tracking |
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Excellent |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Good |
| Weight Factor |
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Excellent |
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Now in 3 layer polyethylene for added stiffness and lightness
Our best selling touring kayak.
The D.A.G. Tiwok competes in the same arena as the Dagger Discovery 15, Q-Kayak Tui and the Australis Gecko.
With a bow and hull shape designed to take on swell and chop but smaller than the average sea kayak, the Tiwok suits paddlers looking for an intermediate sea kayak or a well adapted touring kayak that will handle choppy conditions.
The Tiwok comes with with a rudder.
This is definitely the best priced four-and-a-half meter performance touring kayak available in Australia today.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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4.4 m |
| Width |
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60 cm |
| Weight |
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22 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Good |
| Tracking |
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Excellent |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Excellent |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
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The Barramundi is a basic touring kayak suitable for children and small adults. While lacking in comfort the Barramundi is quite quick on the water. (Not suitable for choppy waters)
This kayak has been positioned for people on a tight budget - see in store for pricing.
| Material |
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Polyethylene |
| Length |
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4.45 m |
| Width |
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58 cm |
| Weight |
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24 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Fair |
| Tracking |
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Fair |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Fair |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Poor |
| Weight Factor |
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Fair |
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The XP 18 is a stable touring kayak with the aggresive appearance of an adventure racing craft. Using highly advanced hydrodynamic design technology, the XP 18 has a markedly improved stabilty for a kayak of this nature.
Great primary and secondary stability offers beginners a reasonably fast ride, even in the most challenging conditions. Your heaviest gear will barely slow it down – this is an ideal kayak forl long distance flatwater paddling. The fitted retractable skeg will incraese tracking when winds and currents are working against you.
The cockpit is long and wide for powerful strokes through optimal legroom as well as increased comfort during entry and exit. Store heavy gear in the two large oval hatches, lighter bags for your small essentials in the large 20cm day hatch. Also unique to the XP 18 are the recessed safety lines in the bow and stern, accentuating its ultra sleek look. It comes with a retractable skeg, footrests, and a compass recess on the foredeck.
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| Material |
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Composite |
| Length |
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5.49m |
| Width |
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54 cm |
| Weight |
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25 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Excellent |
| Tracking |
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Excellent |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Fair |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Fair |
| Weight Factor |
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Fair |
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The D.A.G. Freeland is a great double touring kayak which includes an adjustable third seat to take a child or small adult.
The Freeland offers exceptional stability but also has the length to get good efficiency and a nice cruising speed. It boasts high back supports and dry storage on the rear.
Because of its wide usage as a family kayak the D.A.G. Freeland has also been included under Recreational Kayaks.
The Freeland comes with or without a rudder.
The Freeland is most definitely the best priced open-cockpit touring double available in Australia today.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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4.6 m |
| Width |
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78cm |
| Weight |
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37kg
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| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Excellent |
| Tracking |
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Good |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Fair |
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Competitively priced the Riot Polarity (also branded as the Azul Echo) is the most compact twin-cockpit double touring kayak on the market. It boasts the unique Riot catamaran-style hull giving it excellent tracking and stability, while it's streamlined shape allows for plenty of speed and efficiency.
If you're looking for a quick but stable double kayak that can handle choppy conditions, but not wanting something too big, then this is the one for you.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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5.03m |
| Width |
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66cm |
| Weight |
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33kg |
Hatch Volume
bow/center/stern |
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(liters)
60/131/65 |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Excellent |
| Tracking |
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Excellent |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Good |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Good |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
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The Swordfish is a basic double touring kayak. While lacking in comfort the Swordfish is quite quick on the water.
Not suitable for open waters or choppy conditions this kayak is positioned for people on a tight budget - please contact us for pricing.
| Material |
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Polyethylene |
| Length |
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5.1 m |
| Width |
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68 cm |
| Weight |
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32 kg |
| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Fair |
| Tracking |
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Fair |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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fair |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Fair |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Poor |
| Weight Factor |
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Fair |
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Now in 3 layer polyethylene for added stiffness and lightness
Sleek and fast the D.A.G. Biwok is the ideal double touring kayak for the adventurous couple looking for a kayak with plenty of storage and efficiency for longer distances.
Because of its ability to handle rough conditions the Biwok has also been included under Sea Kayaks.
The Biwok comes with or without a rudder.
The Biwok is most definitely the best priced performance double touring/sea kayak available in Australia today.
Now produced in a 3-layer sandwitch construction for reduced weight and added strength.
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| Material |
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High Grade Polyethylene |
| Length |
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5.3 m |
| Width |
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63cm |
| Weight |
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34kg
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| Kayak Ranking |
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| Stability |
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Excellent |
| Tracking |
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Good |
| Speed & Efficiency |
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Excellent |
| Manoeuvrability |
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Good |
| Ability to handle Chop |
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Excellent |
| Weight Factor |
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Good |
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So for touring kayaks and expedition kayaks; if you’re looking to travel and appreciate comfort then pop over to our WEst Gosford shop where we hold a wide range of touring kayaks to choose from.
Please contact us for Touring kayak prices and information.
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