The racing rules for canoe and kayak dimensions saw a dramatic change
when Congress decided to abolish the minimum beam rule.
We at Kirton Kayaks decided that this was the moment for a complete redesign
of our range and the following three K1 models are the first result.
STABILITY
grade
1 - 2
For
Paddlers
Over
75 kg
This kayak has been introduced after considerable testing and is
already finding favour among International paddlers at home and abroad.
A higher volume kayak.
STABILITY
grade
1 - 2
For
Paddlers
Over
65 kg
Fresh from the drawing board a radical looking new design for the
lighter paddler. Incorporates strong deck cutaways for good paddle
entry.
STABILITY
grade
6
For
Paddlers
65-90 kg
A high volume, fast, stable platform with narrowed foredeck for
good paddle entry. This kayak is designed to enable those who find
the more unstable kayaks difficult, to race with conviction.
does
not preclude the use of the earlier designs in racing and the following
three K1 designs remain in our catalogue by popular demand.
STABILITY
grade
1 - 2
For
Paddlers
Over
75 kg
This design made under licence from Portugal exploits the old racing
rules to the maximum with cutaway deck, sweeping maximum beam and
low rear deck. A comfortable platform from which to achieve good results.
STABILITY
grade
1 - 2
For
Paddlers
75 kg
Another design licensed from Portugal with the same Moskito features
but for the medium weight paddler.
STABILITY
(1 = least stable)
(10 = most stable)
grade
1 - 2
For
Paddlers
65
kg - 75 kg
Again licensed from Portugal with the Moskito features but for
the lightweight paddler.