Submitted by paul on Mon, 01/12/2009 - 22:11
Tiderace Xplore review 12-30-08 .
Tiderace Kayaks are coming soon to the US. Email announcement below (posted with permission from Tiderace Kayak Co.)
Paul
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From: Tiderace Kayak Co. Topic: Tiderace Sea Kayaks - Dealer on East Coast US Date: 1-13-09
Thank you for your interest in our sea kayaks!
Tiderace Sea Kayaks are pleased to advise that Randy Hendrikson at the New York Kayak Co has agreed to handle the Tiderace range of kayaks on the US East Coast. The first shipment will be arriving in early March.
Below, you will find links to our flyer showing kayak specs, a list of available stock boats and our colour picker for those who want to design their own "personalised" colour scheme for a future delivery.
Randy can be reached at:
New York Kayak Co.
40 N. River Piers (Pier 40)
W. Houston & West St.
New York, NY 10014
212-924-1327 800-529-2599
Best regards,
Aled and Dave
Tiderace Seakayaks
2 Comments ported from Wordpress on 3-27-09
Great in depth review! Thanks! You should send a copy to Sea Kayaker!
Good comprehensive and honest review! I own an Xcite (also in the hard core construction) and would concur with your comments about rough water handling. I live in the north of Scotland and paddle mostly on the West coast among the islands and sea lochs. The Xcite gives a very confidence-inspiring ride in rougher conditions. It’s as if the rougher it gets, the more stable the boat becomes, to a degree of course! I always feel that if I relax, the boat will look after me in conditions which are challenging for me.
Quality is excellent; as is back-up from Tiderace (Knoydart Sea Kayaking are the main dealer in the UK).
The Xcite differs from the Xplore in having two round hatches rather than the ovals. This sometimes means that a bit of ingenuity is needed in packing for longer trips; but even though it’s designed as a dayboat, it holds plenty for trips.
Totally agree with the comments on the small hatch and the footplate - great innovations (the 4th hatch is now appearing in P & H boats too).
Quite a similar boat to the Xplore is the Rockpool Menai 18.
Kind Regards
Ian Johnston
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