STEALTH 11 Emotion left the bow hatch off their entry-level Stealth
11. “Many anglers never use the hatch,” explains marketing manager Candace Weaver, “cutting it out let us cut costs.”
PESCADOR Fans of Wilderness Systems’ Tarpon series will love
Perception’s Pescador. “By offering trimmed-down versions of popular boats, companies can cut prices and offer a great boat,” says Tim Detrick at Appomattox River Company.
STRIKER
Perception’s new Striker adds a two-stage seat and deletes the bow hatch to create a cost-conscious and comfortable boat.
TETRA 12
Ocean Kayak’s Tetra 12 starter kit comes with a seat and foot braces; just add water.
WHAT ENTRY-LEVEL BOATS LACK IN ACCESSORIES AND RIGGING, THEY MAKE UP FOR IN DESIGN AND ECONOMY. EMOTION’S
STEALTH 11 GETS THE JOB DONE FOR LESS THAN $500. PHOTO: COURTESY EMOTION KAYAKS
cesses. For example, Emotion’s new Stealth 11 is blow molded, which uses compressed air to blow molten plastic into form. “The process is quicker than other methods,” explains Candace Weaver, Emotion’s marketing manager, “so we can make boats faster, which cut costs.” Emotion further lowers production and distribution costs by design-
ing, building and outfitting their kayaks in Utah as opposed to over- seas. “Not only do we save money, but we employ thousands of local folks,” says Weaver. “Kayaking has come so far in the last few years, and feature-full, en-
try-level kayaks at affordable prices is where the market seems to be headed,” Weaver adds. According to a 2013 participation report by the Outdoor Foundation, there are over 1.4 million kayak anglers on the water, a growth of 40 percent over the past two years. “The overall kayak angling market continues to grow,” agrees Steffen,
“and the entry-level market is a key driver.” Which is music to the ears of new kayak anglers and old salts, alike.
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