 | Kayaking in the Surf Zone
So you're keen to take on the waves! Something light and easy to handle, something to just throw onto the roofracks or chuck into the van and hit the beach.
The truth is that all sit-on-kayaks will handle the surf as will sea kayaks and most white water kayaks. We have selected a short list of kayaks that are especially suited to playing in the surf.
Sit-on-top Surf KayaksFor the beginner to intermediate we recommend a sit-on-top, because it's stable and easy to get back onto if you get dumped. The following are ideal in the surf (and also do well on flat water):
Cobra Play (3.09m) - The Cobra Play has sharp features compared to the soft curves of the Hula. With a distinct keel the Play is more suitable for straight-line tracking and is a our fastest small sit-on kayak. The Play comes with or without a hatch.
Perception Flow (3.09m) - New on the market the Perception Flow is quickly becoming one of our more popular kayaks. It's key features are it's plastic moulded carry handles front, back and sides and deep storage well at the rear. The Flow comes standard with a hatch for putting away your keys, wallet, mobile phone and anything else you don't want to get wet.
Cobra Wave Witch (3.16m) - The Wave Witch has been designed specifically for the surf. It's long pointed bow and movable centre skeg make it an absolute wizard on the waves (It also comes with two fixed smaller outer skegs for added tracking).
Sit-in Surf KayaksFor the more advanced paddler a sit-in whitewater kayak can be a lot of fun in the surf. The following are ideal in the surf:
Dagger Wiz (2.4m) - The Dagger Wiz is our shortest whitewater kayak, making it extremely responsive and highly manoeuvrable. Not for the novice paddler !
Dagger RPM (2.74m) - The RPM is longer than the Wiz making it slightly more stable and easier to paddle on flat water, although also a hot little performer in the surf.
We hope that this interactive guide has been useful to you and that you realize that we are dedicated to ensuring that you get the right kayak for your specific needs. We suggest that your next step should be to pop into one of our kayak shops where one of our qualified instructors will be able to assist you with any further questions that you might have and also help you choose the most appropriate gear and accessories for your needs and budget. Remember that we work hard to bring you the best brands at the best prices.
Should you find a better price on any of our stocked items anywhere in Australia then we'll better it by 5%.
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