Vortex

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Like its cousin the Xtra, the Vortex is an excellent design for rock-hopping, surfing and tidal play – the polyethylene construction is ideal for newcomers to sea kayaking or those looking to take their kayak into rock gardens or surf. Generous width gives the Vortex a high initial and secondary stability – this inspires confidence in less experienced paddlers who wish to improve their skills. The Vortex has a high cruising speed for a “play the sea” kayak, easily keeping up with the group on day trips. Add the Vortex to your quiver of Tiderace boats for a performance playboat for you and a stable, well-mannered sea kayak you can put your friends in!

Specifications

Designs & Colourways

Dimensions
Suitable paddler weight
Length
overall
paddler/kayak-waterline
Width
overall
paddler/kayak-waterline
Depth
Cockpit
Volumes & Hatches
Front
Round
Foredeck
Round
Day
Round
Rear
Round
Cockpit
Total litres/gallons
Weights
3-Lay Polyethylene N10
Vortex
Dimensions
70 - 100 kg 154 - 220 lbs
   
505 cm 16'6"
80 / 27 kg 435 cm / 14'3"
   
56.5 cm 22.25"
80 / 27 kg 55.4 cm / 21"
31.5 cm 12.5"
87 x 49 cm 34.25 x 19.3"
 
Volumes & Hatches
68 ltr 15 gal
24 cm 10"
3 ltr 0.66 gal
15 cm 6"
34 ltr 7.5 gal
20 cm 8"
75 ltr 16.5 gal
24 cm 10"
160 ltr 35.2 gal
340 ltr 74.8 gal
 
Weights
27.5 kg 60.5 lbs

Stability Curve for the Vortex