The UK's leading manufacturer of performance kayaks

Tasman

Stability

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The highlights...

Great handling and performance in rougher water
Versatile design which can even be used as as family boat
Special touring constructions available on request
Shorter and more convenient than a racing K2
Rounded deck and hull for excellent water shedding
Suitable for even for the most unstable paddlers

Being slightly shorter than a racing K2, the Tasman is a great all-rounder, and is really comfortable to paddle on flat-water. For the more experienced, it is an enjoyable estuarine kayak for use on those inhospitable blowy days. It can even be used on the sea when paired with correct equipment.

It is the preferred choice of the totally inexperienced newcomer who wishes to do the Devizes to Westminster marathon for personal gain or for charity. It also makes a great fun family boat, that’s easy to carry and super-stable.

This long established work horse was originally designed for a crossing of the Tasman sea, a trip that it never actually took. However, it was used in an Antarctic expedition to Elephant Island, where its performance was proved.

Specification

Volume/Payload

220kg

Length

5.49m

Beam

67cm

Sizes available

Specification

Stability

10 out of 10

K2, Touring

Type

Cockpit (inside)

Fwd: 41.5x95cm
Aft: 41.5x95cm

Options & upgrades

Constructions

No.1

Premium fibreglass

Marathon, Sprint, Club, General

A high quality fibreglass Handlay, with fine cloth layers...

No.11

Full Carbon/Kevlar

Marathon, Club, General, Touring

A favourite with club and fitness paddlers for decades....

No.14

Carbon vac bag

Marathon, Club

A light-weight sandwich Vac Bag construction that is significantly...

No.12

Carbon vac bag

Marathon

Refreshed and upgraded for 2020. Our flagship construction now...

Standard fittings

Understern rudder

Standard footrest

Standard colours

2-pin seat

Custom upgrades

Tether point

Fitted footpump

Leg length adjustment

Portage bar

Sliding footrest

Carry handles

Overstern rudder

Custom colours

Deck flash

Pull bar

Wooden platform seat

Platform seat

Browse

Check out our website to get a feel for the models that are of most interest to you. A good starting point is to look at the stability factor. Newcomers should aim for a 10.

Contact

Give us a call or send an email if you have any questions. After all, that's what we're here for! We won't sell you anything you don't need. We just want you to be in the right boat.

Deposit

We'll need a minimum 10% deposit to secure your build slot. Do this as soon as possible to prevent delays to your order. The deposit may be paid by bank transfer or card.

Choices

We can only start your build once we have your final specification, so don’t delay too long. The choices can be overwhelming so please ask if you are unsure about anything.

Payment

We will give you a call or send an email when your boat is ready for collection. Full payment should be made before the boat leaves the factory, but you can look the boat over first.

Collect

Shipping kayaks is pricey so you'll probably want to collect the boat from our Devon factory. We can often deliver to the canoeing events we attending too.

Made in the UK

Honest British Excellence. Kirton kayaks are a family run business and have been proudly designed and made in the Devon, England since 1966.

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