| MANUFACTURER | MODEL | WEIGHT | LENGTH | WIDTH | DEPTH (center) |
In Stock Color (options) |
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| Current Designs | Kestrel 170T | 69 | 17ft. 0in. | 31.00in. | 12.50 | Ivory (white) |
| This one is sold. I'm just keeping this spot open in case I get a trade in. This Cadillac of tandem kayaks is a beautiful, very paddler friendly and seaworthy kayak. It has sealed bulkheads and center hatch. Not as fast as the narrower and longer tandems but smooth, very comfortable and easy paddling. Large, recreational cockpits allow for easy entry and exit but still hold a spray skirt in reasonable water conditions. You will also like this one because it's weight and length make it easy to handle off the water too. The Kestrel 170T is no longer in production so this may be your last chance to get a brand new one in perfect condition at a used kayak price. | ||||||
| Regular Price: | $ 0.00 | SALE PRICE: | $ 0.00 | |||
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Kayaks are available in several kinds of materials and with different construction methods: Composite kayaks are made from fiberglass, kevlar and graphite in different combinations. Fiberglass, is very durable and makes a strong and economical kayak. Kevlar is lighter and very tough so less needs to be used to make a strong and very durable kayak. Graphite is even lighter than kevlar and is used in strategic locations on some models. Plastic, Super Compound Linear Polyethylene, (SCL) is extremely tough and durable. It is used in the rotomolded models. Cuts or breaks are so rare I have never seen one, even on white water boats. UV inhibitors are blended in to protect from the sun. This is the most economical durable material Current Designs kayaks are built with. The down side is a little bit of flex and a bit more extra weight. Thermoformed Composite System (TCS). These are made from an Acrylic and ABS plastic laminate. This plastic is stiffer and lighter than SCL polyethylene. It has the look and light weight of a fiberglass kayak, but costs less. For a more in depth description of these materials the Current Designs web site, or a catalog will help. Also feel free to contact us. |
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