Nigel Dennis Romany Sport RM

Audience

Medium to large size paddlers.

Design

The plastic is very strong, stiff linear plastic. Double bulkheads either side of the cockpit. The kayak has been designed to fit a range of kayakers from approx 5ft 4inch (162 cm) to 6ft 4inches (193 cm) tall. There is plenty of room for large feet. With the fibreglass cockpit rim a cheaper nylon spray deck can be used. The kayak is fitted with the high performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested, and offers extra leg room due to a raised area either side of the cockpit. The seat can be set higher for a smaller paddler and the raised area in the front deck can be padded if needed. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The the foam pillar immediately behind the seat provides additional back support and, together with the closely positioned bulkhead, allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary.

Characteristics

The kayak has fairly boxy rails offering good stability. A flattish hull promotes better surfing characteristics which also helps in a following sea. This is a responsive plastic day/weekend kayak that surfs well.