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Touring Kayaks are available from AS Watersports, Exeter, Devon.

 

Here at AS Watersports in Exeter we have a large range of kayaks, canoes and watersports equipment for sale from our waterside shop in Exeter and from our online shop. Demos of all our boats can be done easily and conveniently for free in the canal outside our shop.

 
 

 
 
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Touring kayaks are used for journeying on the sea, coastlines, estuaries, rivers, lakes and canals. This could be day trips or longer. The difference’s between touring kayaks and a full on sea kayak is that touring kayaks generally have a wider flatter hull and larger more open cockpits. This gives more stability on flatter water but when it gets rough the flatter hull tends to follow the surface of the water which can make the kayak pitch and roll a little more making the kayak less stable and more suited to calmer water. Touring kayaks are great for beginner to intermediate paddlers looking to venture further or do shorter trips whilst carrying more equipment. Plastic touring kayaks are normally the choice for a first touring kayak

 

Touring kayaks tend to be between 12-15 feet in length with one or two storage hatches, a skeg or rudder.

 

We group touring kayaks into:

  • Day touring: The shorter end of the spectrum great for shorter journeys and easier water. Up to about 13 feet in length.
  • Weekenders: Enough space to pack gear for longer day trips or a couple of nights away. These kayaks are normally up to about 15 feet in length. The extra length gives a bit more speed, making longer journeys less tiring.
  • After 16 feet we are looking at Sea kayak length.

 

Skeg. This is a little keel like fin that drops down from within the hull to aid in straight line paddling in winds or strong currents.

Rudder. This is usually fitted to the stern of the kayak and again helps with paddling in a straight line against winds and currents. A rudder is also used for helping the kayak to turn. The rudder is usually operated from wires or rope attached to the rudder at the stern and to foot pedals in the cockpit.

Rocker (curve from bow to stern) will affect how maneuverable the kayak is and how fast it goes. The more rocker a kayak has the more maneuverable it is as there is less boat in the water. This will also make it a bit slower. The trade off of having no rocker is you get a faster kayak that does not turn so well.

 

Construction and materials.

 

Most touring kayaks are made from roto moulded polyethylene.

There are some other constructions such as blow moulding. This still uses polyethylene plastic but gives a much stiff hull but the technique can not produce such fine edges so the hull shapes do not give such

 

We suggest for day trips and short journeys:

Venture Easky 13, Necky Manitou 13, Perception Acadia, Perception Carolina 12, Wilderness Systems Tsunami 12 and more.

 

For longer day trips, weekends and more gear:

Venture Easky 15, Dagger Charleston 14 and 15, Perception Carolina 14, Dagger (new one).

 

If you need help deciding what type of kayak is most suitable for you and your individual requirement please call us at AS Watersports on 01392 219600 or visit us at AS Watersports, Haven Road, Exeter, Devon and we will be pleased to help you. Alternatively email our friendly and knowledgably staff at sales@aswatersports.co.uk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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