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by Shad
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Topic: New Zealand made Viking Kayaks Coming to America  (Read 3534 times)

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polepole

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I like the idea of the "pod" system...that's cool...
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The first time I looked at the picture of the kayaks, I thought they were floating on water, and I couldn't figure out why the side of the kayak was several inches above the surface.  It looked like a very unusual hull design.  After looking at the picture more closely, I realized that the kayaks were sitting on wet sand, not floating in the water.


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I like the hull shape and how they are relatively lightweight. Definitely going in the right direction with a light(er) weight hull, that alone is a great selling point IMO.

They are rotomolded?
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Wow. I REALLY like both the front and rear removable pods - that is awesome! I assume the 65lbs rating is without either pod (since they are optional). I also love the kid seat accessory. Very well thought out and impressive - all of it. I'd love to demo one.


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I liked the design of that rudder system.  It looked heavy duty and the rudder would ride right over any logs or debris.