Choosing a kayak

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We've developed our custom kayak colour chooser. Feel free to have a play, and, when you've found the colour combo you like, hit 'Download configuration' to get a copy of your choices.

As

All Sea Kayaking UK kayaks are designed with a recess for a Silva 70P compass. Silva manufactures world-class compasses and designed this model specifically for small craft in rough water. We can

SKUK made a decision to specialize in custom art work a few years ago. This work has grown and developed over the years. We have now taken our artwork to what we think is the next level. It is

This is our latest innovation in kayak artwork and we think it offers somthing very unique. Our system opens up a whole new world of possibilities for customising your kayak.

By working

We can offer a custom forward bulkhead position in all our kayaks. A custom bulkhead can be a great customisation making the kayak that little more personalised.  It can have the effect of

It is possible to add additional deck fittings, but these may be flush fittings instead of the standard.

Q: Im looking for a more comfortable seat for my standard Romany, to give me a little more room below deck and put me in a more positive (forward) paddling position. Would you recommend the foam

We offer a hand pump recess as a custom option. A hand pump is now an essential piece of safety equipment for sea kayakers, but it can be a little difficult to stow. Our hand pump recess ensures

Standard colours

Please not the keel strip will add approx. 750grams - 1kg to the weight of

Each option we provide has undergone extensive testing to guarantee optimal performance in challenging conditions. You can trust that our kayaks will not let you down when you need them,

All our kayaks come with round hatches as standard. 

The bow and stern hatches have an inside diameter of 24cm (9.4"). The offset day hatch behind the cockpit has an inside diameter

Pilgrim and Pilgrim Expedition narrow seat fitted as standard with option of a wider seat.

Latitude- a wide seat fitted as standard with an option of a narrow seat.

All other

We have a large network of retailers worldwide who have a great deal of experience and knowledge. Please consider your local dealer as they can usually offer a local service and getting the kayak

The skeg can be used to trim the kayak in wind, and it does not get in the way of tow lines or become a danger when undertaking rescues; which we often see with a rudder. For single kayaks we

Oval back hatch and small deck hatch

Colours

The standard kayaks are available in yellow, orange, red, blue, quill, white and bright green. 

Please see the colours illustrated and use the colour

As standard we fit all our kayaks with a wire skeg. We believe this is the best system available at present although all skeg systems need some care and maintenance to fuction reliably. The wire