As well as their extensive range of K1 boats Kayak Centre also produce some of the world’s most successful downriver K2 boats with race results to prove it. At first glance the fittings and finishes of their boats are more simple than the European built boats but when put to use you will find the boats lack nothing in performance and functionality.
There are boats to cater for beginners, intermediate, elite, recreational, masters and children. Each model is available in 6 river constructions.
Weight of the boat will vary according to the shape, size and construction.
BUILD CONSTRUCTION
RIVER BUILD – Fibreglass & Nylon with Derakane Resin
RIVER MAX BUILD -Single layer of Kevlar in the mid section of the hull with Derakane Resin
RIVER MAX + BUILD -Single layer of kevlar in the mid section of the hull & a full layer in the deck with Derakane resin
RIVER RACE + BUILD -A full layer of Kevlar in the hull & deck with Derakane Resin
RIVER ELITE + BUILD -Two full layers of Kevlar in the hull and one full layer in the deck with Derakane Resin
RIVER ELITE PRO BUILD -Two full layers of Kevlar in the hull & carbon Vacuum Infused deck with Derakane resin
MODELS
K2 Foxbat- A great South African staple, tried and tested. The Kayak Centre Foxbat is a hugely popular general purpose river double that has stood the test of time and is the boat of choice for hundreds of intermediate crews.
Available in one size for paddlers 120-190kg
Length: 6.50m Width: 55cm Height: 33cm Stability: 2.5/5
Weight : River Race +: 21.0kg
K2 Ascent- A great entry level K2 for the bigger crews. Stable and tough enough to take a pounding, it won’t let you down!
Available in One size for paddlers 150-240kg
Length: 6.50m Width: 55cm Height: 37cm Stability: 5/5
Weight : River Race +: 21.0kg
K2 Velox Ascent- A great entry level K2 and a well-loved intermediate staple. Stable and tough enough to take a pounding, and won’t let you down! Based on the old Ascent, the shape was trimmed down in the front third in order to make it more streamlined, and to allow the front paddler to get their paddle in closer to the boat.
Available in One size for paddlers 150-200kg
Length: 6.50m Width: 54cm Height: 37cm Stability: 5/5
Weight : River Race +: 21.0kg
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K2 Velox Ascent SL- Designed for the beginner to intermediate paddler. A slimmed down version of the Velox Ascent with a substantial reduction in overall volume making it more suitable to a smaller, lightweight crew.
Available in One size for paddlers 80-160kg
Length: 6.48m Width: 52cm Height: 34cm Stability: 5/5
Weight : River Race +: 20.5kg
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K2 Velox Eliminator- This design was tailor-made for bigger rivers where extra stability and handling are crucial factors. Based on the success of the Xterminator with wider gunnel lines at the back cockpit to add better river handling and secondary stability without a significant loss of speed.
Available in One size for paddlers 160-210kg
Length: 6.50m Width: 46cm Height: 32cm Stability: 2/5
Weight : River Race +: 18.5kg
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K2 Velox Invader- Designed to bridge the gap between the modern “Slimline” designed K2’s and the older wedged boats. This is an ideal boat for the crew that wants to be competitive without sacrificing stability. Retaining the wedge shape, although narrower then previously required, gives the Velox Invader excellent secondary stability. With modern thinking of volume placement in the hull resulting in a very good cruising speed the Velox Invader performs well in River and Flatwater races.
Good for crews weighing between 120-200kg.
Available in Medium & Large
Length: 6.50m Width: 52cm Height: 32cm Stability: 2/5
Weight : River Race +: 18.5kg
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K2 Renegade – This is an ideal river racer for crews with a combined weight of up to 180kg. It is however not well suited to crews where a significantly lighter paddler is sitting in the back cockpit! Raced to multiple victories on the Umkomaas by Hank McGregor and Grant van der Walt.
Length: 6.50m Width: 55cm Height: 33cm Stability: 2.5/5
Weight : River Race +: 19.0kg
K2 Velox Terminator – A computer-aided-designed K2 aimed at the elite end of the market with the help of Hank McGregor. This is the ultimate river racing K2 for your lighter crew. It is surprisingly comfortable and very quick, with excellent river handling abilities
Length: 6.50m Width: 41cm Height: 29cm Stability: 1/5
Weight : River Race +: 19.0kg
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K2 Velox Xterminator – This is the ultimate river racing K2! It is surprisingly comfortable and very quick, with excellent river handling abilities. This K2 was designed for the elite paddler with the expert input of multiple world champion Hank McGregor, using the precision of computer-aided-design technology.
Available in 2 sizes
M: 120-160kg
L: 160-200kg
Length: 6.50m Width: 43cm Height: 32cm Stability: 1/5
Weight : River Race +: 19.0kg
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