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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.

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Spray deck covers, cockpit covers & waist skirts

Spray deck covers
The majority of the folding / inflatable kayaks are of the touring / expedition type that charactistically have large open cockpits. 'spray deck covers' for folding and inflatable kayaks are different to 'waist covers' made for hardshell kayaks (plastic / glass fibre) becuase hardshell kayaks typically have small cockpit holes. There are two main types / designs of spray covers for folding kayaks - one with oval cockpit holes and typically used with a removable elasticated waist skirt that is placed over the rim. The second design has the waist skirts integrated with the main spray deck cover - an all-in-one. This second design has a vertical opening along the left side of the waist skirt that continues to the edge of the spray deck cover. This enables you to open the 'skirt' as wide as much as you want, creating a much bigger opening for easier entry / exit, as opposed to having to wiggle through a smallish keyhole cockpit.
Spray covers can be custom made to fit your kayak.

Cockpit covers
There are two types of cockpit covers. One is very similiar to the spray deck cover that covers the whole open cockpit but without the individual paddler cockpit holes, and the other is just a small cover for the individual paddler cockpit holes. Some spray deck covers versions have integrated cockpit covers - basically a 2 in1 deck cover.

Waist skirts
Primarily only for spray decks that have raised keyhole hoops. Waist skirts are normally included as standard when purchasing a keyhole type of spray deck cover. The ones listed here are available as replacements or as improvements to existing skirts - please check keyhole size with skirt size.





Spray deck covers Features
Size
Material
Price excluding P&P

Delivery time



Neris Keyhole spray deck cover - single seater, Neris Valkure-1
(Choice of various colours)


Select short and medium double seaters with alu framed large open cockpits

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirt (included)
Skirt closing system: existing breakwater bolts
Size:
Main material: Deck - TPU coated nylon
Comments:
Manufacturer: Neris

Kayak: Neris Valkure-1
£

Up to 3 weeks


Wayland 'All in One' Expedition spray deck cover - single seater
(Black / orange)

All brands single seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: One piece, unlimited left hand opening
Skirt closing system: side velcro
Attachment to breakwater: velcro
Size:
Main material: Black cordura
Comments: Orange grab handle. Includes perimeter D-rings and attached cockpit cover
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Harpoon I 450 / 500XL, Wayland Mk I Achilli 450 / 500XL, Klepper Aerius I 450, Pouch, etc
£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland 'All in One' Expedition spray deck cover - single seater
(All black)

All brands single seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: One piece, unlimited left hand opening
Skirt closing system: side velcro
Attachment to breakwater: velcro
Size:
Main material: Black cordura
Comments: Black grab handle. Includes perimeter D-rings and attached cockpit cover
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Harpoon I 450 / 500XL, Wayland Mk I Achilli 450 / 500XL, Klepper Aerius I 450, Pouch, etc

£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland Keyhole Expedition spray deck cover - single seater
(All black)

All single seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirt (included)
Skirt closing system: Elastic 'cord' over rim
Attachment to breakwater: velcro
Size:
Main material: Deck - black cordura, skirt - black nylon
Comments: Includes perimeter D-rings and separate cockpit cover
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Harpoon I 450 / 500XL, Wayland Mk I Achilli 450 / 500XL, Klepper Aerius I 450, Pouch, etc

£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland 'All in One' Expedition spray deck cover - double seater
(Black / orange)


All short and medium double seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: All-in-one, unlimited left hand opening
Skirt closing system: side velcro
Size:
Main material: Black cordura
Comments: Orange grab handle. Includes perimeter D-rings and attached cockpit cover
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Amazon II 520 / 550, Wayland Mk II Zoska / Formoza 520 / 550, all old and new Kleppers up to and including 545, Tynes, Pouch / Poucher, etc
£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland 'All in One' Expedition spray deck cover - double seater, Convertible (2+1)
(Black / orange)


All short and medium double seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: All-in-one, unlimited left hand opening
Skirt closing system: side velcro
Size:
Main material: Black cordura
Comments: Orange grab handle. Includes perimeter D-rings and attached cockpit covers. Use in either in a 2 paddler role OR in a solo paddler role. It is not meant to be a 3 paddler spray cover. If used on a 550, the central cockpit becomes a handy hatch to access centrally stored kit.
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Amazon II 520 / 550, Wayland Mk II Zoska / Formoza 520 / 550, all old and new Kleppers up to and including 545.
£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland 'All in One' Expedition spray deck cover - double seater
(All black)


All short and medium double seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: All-in-one, unlimited left hand opening
Skirt closing system: side velcro
Size:
Main material: Black cordura
Comments: Black grab handle. Includes perimeter D-rings and attached cockpit cover
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Amazon II 520 / 550, Wayland Mk II Zoska / Formoza 520 / 550, all old and new Kleppers up to and including 545, Tynes, Pouch / Poucher, etc
£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland Keyhole Expedition spray deck cover - double seater
(All black)


All short and medium double seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: Elastic 'cord' over rim
Size:
Main material: Deck - black cordura, skirt - black nylon
Comments: Includes perimeter D-rings and separate cockpit covers
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Amazon II 520 / 550, Wayland Mk II Zoska / Formoza 520 / 550, all old and new Kleppers up to and including 545, Tynes, Pouch / Poucher, etc

£

Up to 3 weeks

Wayland Keyhole Expedition spray deck cover - double seater, solo paddler
(All black - one central keyhole cockpit)


All short and medium double seaters with wooden framed large open cockpits

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: Elastic 'cord' over rim
Size:
Main material: Deck - black cordura, skirt - black nylon
Comments: Includes perimeter D-rings and separate cockpit covers
Manufacturer: Wayland

Kayaks: Wayland Amazon II 520 / 550, Wayland Mk II Zoska / Formoza 520 / 550, all old and new Kleppers up to and including 545, Tynes, Pouch / Poucher, etc

£

Up to 3 weeks


Neris Keyhole spray deck cover - double seater
(Choice of various colours)


Select short and medium double seaters with alu framed large open cockpits

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: existing breakwater bolts
Size:
Main material: Deck - TPU coated nylon
Comments:
Manufacturer: Neris

Kayaks: Neris Alu-2, Neris Valkure-2, Pouch / Poucher RZ85
Russian Salut-2/3, Taimen-2/3

£

Up to 3 weeks


Neris Keyhole spray deck cover - double seater, 3 keyhole cockpits
(Choice of various colours)


For Neris Alu-2, Taimen-2

Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: existing breakwater bolts
Size:
Main material: Deck - lightweight PVC
Comments: The central cockpit becomes a handy hatch to access centrally stored kit.
Manufacturer: Neris

2 waist skirts & 1 cockpit cover is included as standard

Kayaks: Neris Alu-2, Taimen-2

£

Up to 3 weeks
Neris Keyhole spray deck cover - triple seater, 3 keyhole cockpits
(Choice of various colours)


For Neris Alu-3


 Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: existing breakwater bolts
Size:
Main material: Deck - lightweight PVC
Comments: The central cockpit becomes a handy hatch to access centrally stored kit if used as a double seater
Manufacturer: Neris

3 waist skirts is included as standard

Kayaks: Neris Alu-3

£

Up to 3 weeks
Neris Keyhole spray deck cover - 4 seater, 4 keyhole cockpits
(Choice of various colours)


For Neris Alu-3


 Cover type: Keyhole paddler cockpit, separate waist skirts (included)
Skirt closing system: existing breakwater bolts
Size:
Main material: Deck - lightweight PVC
Comments: Extra seating positions for small family
Manufacturer: Neris

Kayaks: Neris Alu-3

 
£

Up to 6 weeks
Waist skirts Features
Size
Material
Price excluding P&P

Delivery time

Neris Waist Skirt


For all Neris kayaks, Salut-2/3, Taimen 2/3
Cover type:
Skirt closing system:
Size:
Main material:
Comments:
Manufacturer: Neris






£

Up to 1 week
 
£

Up to 6 weeks
 








£

Up to 6 weeks









£

Up to 6 weeks
Cockpit covers Features
Size
Material
Price excluding P&P

Delivery time

Neris Cockpit Cover

For all Neris kayaks, Salut-2/3, Taimen 2/3


 

 
 





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