Announcements -
Latest
News
04/05/19 - More used folding kayaks added Includes Kleppers, a Pouch RZ85, and a rare LFB Stern WZ60 complete with original sail rig
04/05/19 - More vintage paddles added. Original two piece wooden vintage paddles in various conditions here
20/03/19 - Incredible find! A rare UNUSED 1960's Klepper Aerius II for sale ! Found during a recent house clearance sale - in mint condition. See here - SOLD
19/11/17 - new 'kid on the block' - Neris SMART Series of kayaks. Unique hybrids that can either be paddled as a canoe with bench seats or as a kayak with inflatable floor seats. A cross between a folding kayak and an inflatable kayak. Starting with SMART-2 here
17/11/17 - new range of Greenland paddles added - Gram Kajak paddles. In 2-3 piece in both wood and carbon versions. Appearing on the 'New Paddles' page here
02/03/17 - Product Videos page added. Videos of some of the listed folding kayaks ... see here
|
Exclusive
UK dealer for the following brands:-
We
are a specialist team that previously was an exclusive folding
kayak brand dealer in the UK with several years experience.
We now have added a multi-brand on line store to better serve
a growing UK market with a wider range of foldable small craft
- from "Klepper" type of kayaks, to lightweight canoes
plus related accessories.
Gram Paddles - wood and carbon Greenland paddles
NERIS - foldable alu framed kayaks
WaveDesign - carbon paddles including Greenlands
Wayland Folding Kayaks - traditional foldable wood framed kayaks
ZelGear - inflatable kayaks and catarafts (catamaran rafts)
We also specialise in Klepper spares and rebuilds as well as other brands
|
Can we paddle anywhere?
In the UK, you need a license to paddle in most of
the waterways, rivers, lakes, etc.
BCU membership (Canoe
England, Canoe
Wales, Scotland Canoe Association and the Canoe Association
of Northern Ireland) includes a license to paddle
on 5000km of Britain's waterways and canals.
Not all inland water is open to canoeists, some are
privately owned or is bounded by land which is private,
so do check beforehand. See Useful
Websites page.
|
|
Catarafts (New)
A exciting new way to have fun on the rivers with a paddling partner. Designed for whitewater, they are equally at home for flat water touring down rivers with camping kit secured onboard! An alternative to Packrafts and small plastic kayaks.
Prices compare reasonably well against similiar sized river rafts, with many extra benefits. Weighing much lighter and packing into small backpacks, these catamaran rafts
are very nimble, faster, and safe on the water. Fitted with the required restraints / seats for 2 paddlers, the Cats can carry passengers seated along the middle of the craft.
SportCat-2 on a multi-day river tour in Sweden
|
SportCat-2 shooting rapids in Canada
|
TourCat-2 shooting rapids in Migei River, eastern Europe |
Cataraft
|
|
Crew
Bags
|
Boat
Length Width Main tube dia
|
Packed
Weight
Payload
|
Material
|
Price
excl P&P
Approx Delivery time
|
ZelGear TourCat-2
|
Very
suitable as a river touring raft with storage space for camping
kit (or with extra passenger seated on rear floor),
and use on flat water and on rivers Grades 1-3. With sufficient
experience with this Cat, Grades 4-5 can be tackled.
Paddlers
are seated on top of the main tubes with both legs in the
raft. Anchoring points - foot cups & removable thigh straps
The cataraft design
makes river touring much easier than the heavyweight rafts
which has a fair bit of drag. Another advantage
over rafts of similiar size is the total carrying weight is
so much lighter and has a more compact backpack.
|
2 (+2)
1 backpack bag
100 x 55 x 25cm
|
360cm
200cm
60cm
|
28kg
400kg
|
Valmex (Germany) PVC 850 g / m2
PU will be available later in the year
|
£1090.00
(PVC)
4 weeks
|
ZelGear SportCat-2
|
Technical
white water and river touring cataraft. Light and very nimble.
Kneeling seats allows for advanced paddle
strokes and provides ability to raise the bow as needed.
Paddlers will be able to reach out further with the paddle,
far more than any other type raft.
Main tubes are flat-topped.
The kneeling
style may require rests at intervals. EG stretch legs if
unaccustomed to kneeling for long periods. Saddle seat design
holds up your body weight, reducing knee and ankle
compression
With sufficient experience on this craft, river grades 4-5
can be mastered.
The deck width by
the knees is rather narrow, so if you are XXL and very tall,
please discuss available options. Existing
kneeling seat is comfortable for paddlers up to 250lbs / 113kg
and 6'6" / 2m
|
2
(+1)
1 backpack bag
90 x 50 x 23cm
|
360cm
185cm
55cm
|
25kg
250kg
|
Valmex
(Germany) PVC 850 g / m2
PU will be available later in the year
|
£1380.00
(PVC)
4 weeks
|
ZelGear VectoR-2
|
An improved
version
of the SportCat-2.
- New main floatation tubes shape
- Kneeling seat redesigned and sitting position lowered,
with integrated drop stitch platforms
- New design toe / foot rests
- Extra comfort seat for when not kneeling
|
2
(+1)
1 backpack bag
90 x 50 x 23cm
|
360cm
185cm
55-65cm
|
|
Valmex
(Germany) PVC 850 g / m2
PU will be available later in the year
|
£1380.00
(PVC)
From April / May 2017
|
 |
|
