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Shearwater from Q-KayaksThe new Shearwater from Quality Kayaks has only beenon our shelves for a couple of weeks but already it hasbegun to turn heads.Ever since the first sightings of the skin on wood kayaks paddled by thenatives of the Arctic regions of Asia, North America, and Greenland; themodern kayak designers have been continually trying to improve onthese primitive models. In our quest to produce the finest kayaks, kayakmanufacturers have improved on the materials used, redesigned theshape of the kayaks and enhanced the fittings and features.The Shearwater is a moderate length polyethylene roto-moulded sea kayakthat is only 4.8 metres long. The truth is the Shearwater has the same hull(bottom half) as the Penguin but has a slightly larger cockpit. The increasein size is not only beneficial to the more ‘solid’ paddler but there has beena significant improvement in the manoeuvrability of the kayak.The standard weight of the Shearwater is 26.5 kg and the lightweightversion is only 23 kg. Even I can lift that onto my car. Due to the universalhull, the speed of this kayak should be identical to the Penguin. Goodsafety colours of yellow, red, orange or flame help with visibility.The kayak has a combined storage capacity in both front and rear hatchesof 143 litres, which is a couple of litres shy of the Penguin. The differencethough is very apparent with the increase in cockpit size from 160 litresin the Penquin to a whopping 190 litres in the Shearwater. This may meanthat the kayak is more prone to windage (something Wellington doesn’thave much of!). The change of hull shape in the water as the kayak isedged over to one side changes the turning of the Shearwatersignificantly. Actually the kayak turns on the spot. Four or five goodsweep strokes enable the Shearwater to complete a speedy 360° turn -try achieving that with another sea kayak.Other improvements include a security/ towing bar located behind thecockpit combing, a new seat and padded backrest, a sturdy new rudderwith a larger wheel to facilitate raising and lowering the rudder with ease,and a recess for the paddle to enable the paddler to fish, read a chart ormake coffee with the paddle in an easy to reach position.Quality Kayaks have successfully created a stable, highly manoeuvrablemulti-day sea kayak that is at home rock gardening, on expeditions orjust playing around in the surf- and I want one!Kayak reports or ‘opinions’ can be very subjective and one person’sLamborghini is another person’s Morris Minor. The best advice on whichkayak best suits you should begin with a chat with your local Canoe andKayak retail salesperson and then by trying a few kayaks out on the waterto narrow your search. Only by spending a fair amount of time can youaccurately assess each kayak in varying conditions.12 MARCH 2006Run 13kmCycle 58kmKayak 19km90 kilometres coast to coast acrossthe Auckland isthmus. From NorthHead, Manukau Harbour on theTasman Sea, to North Head,Waitemata Harbour on the PacificOcean, the course is distinctive andchallenging. “Head to Head” is anexciting race and also an adventure,a journey of discovery throughAuckland’s surprisingly wild andscenic places. Compete as anindividual or in a three person team.For further information or an entry form,contact the event organisers:Nelson Associates,P.O. Box 25 475, St Heliers,Auckland. Phone (09) 585 1970,email: nelson.as@clear.net.nzAndy Blake, Wellington kayaking instructorwww.head2head.net.nz42 ISSUE THIRTYfive • 2006
New Zealand Kayak Magazine Buyers GuideSHEARWATERA comfortable performance orientated sea kayak which will suit allsizes of paddlers with plenty of foot room for the bigger ones.Handles well in rough conditions, a fun boat to paddle.Prices start at $2300Length: 4.80 m, Weight: 26.5 kg std, 23kg lite, Width: 610 mmSQUIRTA Sit-on-Top for the family. Able to seat an adultand a small child. It is easy to paddle and is verystable. Easily carried by one adult or two kids.Prices start at $499Length: 2.7m, Weight: 15 kg, Width: 780 mmACADIA 280A light easy to use family kayak. Enjoyablepaddling for the whole family in sheltered waters.Prices start at $859Length: 2.8 m , Weight: 17 kg, Width: 680 mmESCAPADEGreat general purpose kayakfor fishing, diving and having fun in the sun.Prices start at $950Length: 3.46 m, Weight: 27 kg, Width: 750 mmTHE PLAYis great for the paddler who wants a fun fast surfand flat water kayak. Kids love this Sit-on as it isnot too wide for them to paddle and yet verystable.Prices start at $649Length: 3.10 m, Weight: 17.27 kg, Width: 710 mmTHE EXPLORERis ideal for fishing, surfing and exploring and oneof the driest ‘Sit-ons’ you will find. Great hatchesfor storing your goodiesPrices start at $895Length: 3.43 m, Weight: 18.18 kg, Width: 790 mmThe price advertised is for the kayak only, it does not necessarily include any of the accessories or hatches shown in the photos.ISSUE THIRTYfive • 2006 43
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