A BELLYAK, INC.
FREQUENCY (A)
www.bellyak.com • $599
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Frequency is the original lay-on-top kayak. Change your perspective and familiar waters are new all over again. No restricting straps or confining sprayskirts, prone pad- dling provides an excellent workout in an intuitive package. Features an ergonomic body area with integrated toe braces for maximum comfort. Fast planing hull is perfect for cruising your local rivers, playing in the surf or exploring hidden backwaters. Optional drop-in fin ($59) for surfing or flatwater.
LENGTH: 8’7” • WIDTH: 25” • VOLUME: 45 GAL • WEIGHT: 30 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 90–220 LBS
FLUID KAYAKS
SPICE (B)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $780
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Spice will take care of you on unfamiliar runs and enable you to surf waves other paddlers can’t even catch. It is a forgiving yet performing river runner that is also great fun on ocean waves. The proven hull, extra length and volume provide an exciting, consistent ride.
SIZE: M/L • LENGTH: 7’2”/7’5” • WIDTH: 24.75”/27” • WEIGHT: 38/41 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 130–220/155–240 LBS
FLUID KAYAKS
DETOX (C)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $940
The Detox is a river runner and creek boat that incorporates the Dope rail system, with forgiving sidewalls and generous kick rocker to create an exciting but stable ride. The Detox has ample volume, with peaked decks, to ensure controllable surfacing when running drops. The design makes for easy rolling, inspiring confidence on difficult runs.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 7’1”/7’6”/8’ • WIDTH: 24.5”/25.25”/26” • WEIGHT: 39/42/44 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 90–170/110–190/160–230 LBS
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REBEL (D)
www.pyranha.com • $599
Watch out—this boat will make you wish you were young again. It’s a versatile river runner for kids that gives top-end whitewater performance in a friendly package. Easy to get to grips with, the Rebel is designed to be the most responsive boat out there, allowing young paddlers to unlock their full potential.
LENGTH: 7’ • WIDTH: 22” • VOLUME: 41 GAL • WEIGHT: 27.2 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 55–110 LBS
PYRANHA KAYAKS
EVEREST (E)
www.pyranha.com • $1,099
Named in recognition of Mike Jones’ 1976 first descent of the Dudh Kosi river on Ever- est is the first Pyranha Everest. The Everest is a high-performance river runner with the speed and precision to tackle high-volume rivers and class V creeks. The Everest eats up long trips, big waves and steep drops. It’s the top choice of many team paddlers.
LENGTH: 8’7” • WIDTH: 26.5” • VOLUME: 82.4 GAL • WEIGHT: 46 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 165–297 LBS
PYRANHA KAYAKS
BURN III (F)
www.pyranha.com • $1,099
NEW FOR 2014
Paddlers have come to rely on the Burn’s combination of a playful hull, precise edge and forgiving deck profile for everything from intro classes to class-V creeks. The new, third- generation Burn refines these features further, giving you more speed and drive, precise tracking in turbulent water and effortless boofs. The Burn’s combination of stability and precision make it a proven performer—whether you are a beginner running class II or an expert firing up big drops. Specs for small and large sizes to be announced.
SIZE: M • LENGTH: 8’2” • WIDTH: 25.75” • VOLUME: 75 GAL • WEIGHT: TBA • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 123–231 LBS
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