Venture Islay 12 with Skeg
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Venture Islay 12 with Skeg

$2,199.00 inc. GST

Venture Kayak’s Islay 12 (with skeg) is an adventure touring kayak in an easily manageable size; if you’re progressing from a shorter, recreational kayak and want something with a little more speed and storage capacity for extended adventures, or if you’re looking for a boat with the features of a longer touring kayak, but a little more manoeuvrability, the Islay 12 is for you.

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Choose This Kayak For:

  • The stability and manageability of a recreational kayak, but with greater hull efficiency.
  • A mixture of day trips and weekend adventures.
  • Easier manoeuvrability than a longer touring or sea kayak.

This kayak comes with a Venture Kayaks Hydrofoil Skeg for controlling direction in windy conditions. Skegs are tuneable and used to prevent weathercocking (boat turning due to the wind so you end up paddling on one side to go straight- this will vary depending on the wind strength and direction so having a skeg that is adjustable allows for great boat control) Skegs are simple and robust, low drag solutions. This is a great kayak for straight line paddling or for rough choppy water or surf.

Specs

Size Islay 12
Length 385 cm
Width 66 cm
Weight (MZ3) 25.5 kg
Max Paddler Weight 124 kg
Deck Size XL

Included Connect Outfitting and MZ3 Construction

Connect

Adjustable ratchet backrest and padded seat, tried and tested in top-end Pyranha and P&H Custom Sea Kayaks, offering proven performance without compromise on comfort.

Padded Seat

Simple, solid and highly ergonomic seat with trim adjustment.

Thigh Grips

Padded, lightweight thigh grips with front/back adjustment.

Ratchet Backband

Padded backband with ratchet adjustable support that’s quick and easy to operate from the kayak.

MZ3TM

The same whitewater grade single skin polyethylene used for its supreme impact resistance in Pyranha whitewater kayaks.

Comes with Smart Track Recreational Foot Pegs that are upgradeable to the toe control rudder option either by replacement or adding the toe controls (should you wish to fit a skudder/ rudder at a later date)

Weight 27 kg
Dimensions 385 × 66 × 40 cm
Colour

Fuego Orange, Red, Tahoe Blue

Brand

Venture Kayaks & Canoes

Venture Canoes You only have to look at Founder and Managing Director, Graham Mackereth’s collection of historic canoes to know they’re serious about open boats. It wasn't long after the foundation of Pyranha that the inevitable happened, and pyranha made their first open canoe in 1977; trialling new materials and processes later led to them being the first to produce a triple layer foam sandwich canoe construction in 1989, they’ve continued to develop and consistently improve upon this construction to ensure Venture Canoes are a reliable choice for both individuals, schools and centres. By 2004 Venture had developed a comprehensive range of Open Canoes, and the creation of the Venture brand allowed them  to display these in their own space separate from pyranha with pride and the focus for future developments.
Each and every Venture Canoe & Kayak is designed and built in the UK by the same team behind Pyranha Whitewater Kayaks and P&H Sea Kayaks; their experience dates back to 1971, and their passion for canoeing and kayaking further still, with both flowing through everything they do today. 5 Great Reasons to Buy Venture Part of the Pyranha Family Over their 45+ year history, Pyranha Kayaks have been chosen for countless first descents including Everest’s river, the Dudh Kosi, and by numerous World Champions; it’s safe to say, we know what it takes to produce a great boat. Made by Enthusiasts, for Enthusiasts They’re paddlers themselves (you might even spot a few of them in the images on this website!), and all their boats are designed and manufactured by them; because that’s all they do, you can be sure that all of their attention, knowledge, and passion for the sport go in to each and every canoe & kayak they make, so you’ll get something that does more than just float! Crucially, if they wouldn’t be happy paddling it themselves, it doesn’t leave the factory. Simply Designed for Adventure The Venture Canoes & Kayaks range is designed to give you everything you need to get out on the water and start making the adventures of your dreams a reality; you won’t be paying for unnecessary accessories, carrying unrequired weight, or having to read extensive user manuals to work out how to operate the boat. Built to a Standard, Not a Price Venture Canoes & Kayaks are designed to perform for a lifetime; they use the best components and fittings available, for instance, our hatch covers are made by industry leaders, KajakSport. Advanced Polymer Construction They work closely with our suppliers to develop the most advanced polymers used in canoe & kayak production, with high UV, scratch, and impact resistance.  

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