NZ Kayak Magazine Buyers Guide
SQUIRT SHEARWATER A comfortable performance orientated sea kayak which will suit all sizes of paddlers with plenty of foot room for the bigger ones. Handles well in rough conditions, a fun boat to paddle.
A Sit-on-Top for the family. Able to seat an adult and a small child. It is easy to paddle and is very stable. Easily carried by one adult or two kids.
Prices start at $2300
Prices start at $504
Length: 4.80 m, Weight: 26.5 kg std, 23kg lite, Width: 610 mm
Length: 2.7m, Weight: 15 kg, Width: 780 mm
ACADIA 280 A light easy to use family kayak. Enjoyable paddling for the whole family in sheltered waters.
Prices start at $885 Length: 2.8 m , Weight: 17 kg, Width: 680 mm
ESCAPADE Great general purpose kayak for fishing, diving and having fun in the sun.
Prices start at $950 Length: 3.46 m, Weight: 27 kg, Width: 750 mm
THE EXPLORER THE PLAY is great for the paddler who wants a fun fast surf and flat water kayak. Kids love this Sit-on as it is not too wide for them to paddle and yet very stable.
is ideal for fishing, surfing and exploring and one of the driest ‘Sit-ons’ you will find. Great hatches for storing your goodies
Prices start at $895
Prices start at $649 Length: 3.10 m, Weight: 17.27 kg, Width: 710 mm
Length: 3.43 m, Weight: 18.18 kg, Width: 790 mm
The price advertised is for the kayak only, it does not necessarily include any of the accessories or hatches shown in the photos.
ISSUE THIRTYsix • 2006
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