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 KAYAK DIVERS > GEAR > KAYAKS |
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 Ridgid Plastic Sit-on-Tops:-These have solid moulded plastic hollow hulls which sit low in the water. They are robust, stable and easy to kit up on. Looked after they will last for many years and are resistant to sharp bits of metalwork and diving equipment. They are the usual choice for the kayak diver. Inflatables:-There are a few which are suitable for diving. The advantages of inflatables are that they are incredibly stable and seaworthy, they have a huge load capacity and they are easy to transport and store. However, they can be more awkward to kit up in and they can get pushed about a bit by wind. There are some real cheap (crap) ones around which are a bit like lilos with sides but the proper ones are made from very tough fabrics and are often double skinned. Inflated they are surprisingly ridgid. |
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Ocean Kayak Malibu II XL Ridgid plastic sit-on-top Length: 4.1m Width: 86cm Weight: 27.7kg Max Capacity: 226kg Very stable, paddles and tracks well, with a huge payload capacity and plenty of room. It can be paddled solo for diving or tandem for touring etc. It can also be used by two divers (with lightweight kit) to reach remote shore dives. Not all Malibu II XL's come with hatches or hatch mouldings. These are a useful feature so check first if buying one. |
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Ocean Kayak Caper Ridgid plastic sit-on-top Length: 3.3m Width: 79cm Weight: 21kg Max Capacity: 124-147kg Suited to lighter divers and lighter weight diving kit. It's wide which makes it stable, it has a good sized well at the back and a big hatch at the front. |
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Sevylor SVX200 Inflatable. Length: 4.15m Width: 80cm Weight: 17.5kg Max Capacity: 250kg Very easy to store and transport, very stable and has a huge carrying capacity. Remarkably rigid when inflated and remarkably tough using separate inflation chambers inside plasticised fabric outer skin. This kayak can be paddled solo or tandem when not in use for diving. |
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Rotomod Scrambler XT Ridgid plastic sit-on-top Length: 3.7m Width: 74cm Weight: 23kg Max Capacity: 136-159kg |
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