KAPE MASTER 51 standaard+ versie

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Compared to modern flat water fitness kayaks the Master 51 has a more traditional symmetrical shape, so widest around the seat section, giving the bow more buoyancy to surf, predictable handling at all speeds, but allowing a more blunt entry. The seating position is also located closer to the bow and the paddler sits more straight, so the catch area is closer and strokes are shorter and more relaxed. This is less efficient but more comfortable in the long run.

Gentle spoon bow performs well in a choppy lake or river and tends to pick up less weed.

As a result this model is mainly for recreational use at clubs or rentals, or for beginner individuals who do not wish to advance to fitness kayaking. A good choice for one-day excursions of more portages when a bigger cockpit size is preferred, but bigger hatches and deck fittings are not a must, they only add unnecessary extra weight.

BOAT WEIGHT

(Specified weights are valid for standard fittings. They are approximate and may vary by ± 5% due to manual production.)

Available constructions

Our boats are available in different construction levels in order to meet each customer's preferences. These have been set up to be in line with the requirements of each segment of the market - from hobbyists & clubs to top athletes - while providing the most favourable quality and price conditions for that specific group of users.

The following constructions differ in the raw materials and technologies applied during the manufacturing process. These together determine the hardness, the weight (for non-weight regulated models) and the overall interior look of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a harder, lighter and more spectacular boat.

Besides, the standard and availble fittings could be also different in case of many models. So we advise to have a look at the "Fittings" section of this article as well.

STANDARD+ 

Materials: fiberglass + carbon-kevlar reinforcement on the middle part / polyester resin

Technology: hand lay-up

Hardness: 6/10

Weight: 10/10

Description: These boats are still made using fiberglass and hand-lay up, but an additional layer of carbon-kevlar is used on the middle - most intensively used - part of the boat. This provides some more stiffness and more pleasing interior look. Still this is easy to maintain and repair and still quite economical.

Advised: It could be also a nice entry-level boat for hobby & recreational use, but many, more experienced paddlers also prefer this construction if they know, that the boat will be for heavier duty.

SUPER 

Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / carbon-kevlar reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum bagging

Hardness: 8/10

Weight: 7/10

Description: Our SUPER construction is a big leap in quality, lightness and aesthetics as well. The core material together with the high quality carbon-kevlar reinforcement and advanced manufacturing technology let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time.

Advised: If you are looking for a harder, lighter and better looking boat and don't mind the little more care, then the SUPER construction is worth to consider for you.

EXTRA (hard) 

Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / UD carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin

Technology: vacuum bagging

Hardness: 9/10

Weight:7/10

Description: Our FITNESS/TOURING boats and SEA KAYAKS have two sub-constructions of "EXTRA". These are: "hard" and "light". Both are reinforced by carbon, but obviously one is fine-tuned to achieve more stiffness and the other is to reduce weight

Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction could be an excellent choice for paddlers with high expectations for the stiffness of their boat.

EXTRA+: With minor modifications in layer design and using clear gelcoat, the carbon texture could appear on the outside surface of the hull and/or the deck of the boat. This results a cool & stylish look on the water.