Avocet

LENGTH 16' (488cm) WIDTH 22" (56cm) DEPTH 13" (33cm) WEIGHT* 54lbs (24.5kg)

A compact sea kayak that doesn’t compromise performance. Developed from
the popular Pintail it retains much of the lively handling but is refi ned to provide
better tracking and to be more forgiving and user-friendly. Especially suited to
the smaller paddler.*Weight as for standard Diolen construction, weighed without hatches.

[ Standard ]  Retractable Skeg A slider fitted near the cockpit, operates a retractable skeg to ensure the kayak can be easily trimmed to suit all conditions.  Triple-layer Polyethylene High density polyehtylene moulded in a three stage process to create a superior triple-layer laminate construction. Benefits include reduced weight, greater stiffness and abrasion resistance.  Welded Contoured Bulkhead Our contoured bulkhead somes as a standard feature. The curved form allows for flexion of the hull, particularly when stress is concentrated on a spot when running aground. Welded in place for the best possible construction.  Ergonomic Seat System Our seat system includes an ergonomically contoured seat pan, three dimesional adjustable backband and padded customisable hip shims.  Moulded-in Deck Fittings Corrosion free brass lugs are moulded into the deck, producing a hole free deck rigging system, more reliable and drier!

[ Bespoke ]  Colour Options Choose from six colours for your triple-layer polyehtylene kayak..  Silva 70P Compass The Silva 70P Compas is a compact watertight unit which can be fitted vertically or at a sloping angle. It allows transverse tilting up to 30º, with unlimited tilting fore and aft. Double scale, with top and edge readings.  Navigator Rudder A simple, lightweight yet highperformance rudder system from Kayaksport.

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