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Evolution - 7422_evolution1_1276623418
Evolution - 7422_evolution_1276623418

Short Facts

Brand
Mega Kayaks

UK

Phone: +44 1903-717150

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Model Year
2008
Usage
  • Polo
Intended Paddling Environment
  • Flatwater
Type
  • Kayak
Construction & Material
  • Laminate (Carbon)
  • Laminate (Kevlar)

Stats (Metric)

Length
276 cms / 9'0.7"
Width
52 cms / 20.5"
Maximum Paddler Weight
65 kg / 143 lbs
Because this boat has been design for a smaller / lighter paddler, it's not only highly maneuverable, but is fast too. So, what about the turning side of things... Deep pivot turns are usually the only other way most paddlers decide whether or not they like a boat, and that being the case, they'll not be disappointed with the Evolution.

The Evolution is:-
52 cm wide. This makes it a little less stable than what most paddlers are used to (but it's also one of the reasons for why it's fast too!) 276cm long, so has a small reduction in top speed for players nearing the top end of size and weight for this kayak (but this is why it turns so fast !) Will support paddlers up to 10.5st / 147 Lbs (65Kgs) (depending upon weight distribution)

The enormous advantages...
With reduce "winged" edges the paddler is no longer limited to rely on the kayak for support, but their own ability to maintain extended balance.
The reduction in length makes the Evolution turn exceptionally fast allowing the paddler to control the front as well as the rear of the kayak for more skillful kayak tackles and marking. Furthermore, since the kayak has effortless handling, the ease of losing a marker now makes the smaller paddlers in a team much more competitive than ever before, even against their larger counterparts.
Since the Evolution is smaller compared to any other existing polo kayak in nearly every dimension, the overall weight is also small. For the standard Carbon/Kevlar construction, the Evolution is usually around the 7.5Kg mark even when fitted with full length foam, seat and foot rests.

GB's Sue Berry tries out the demo boat.
Weight for weight, the overall strength is increase compared to an identical construction senior sized polo kayak, as the Evolution has tighter radius along the flanks compared to many other polo kayaks, while still remaining within the I.C.F. boat design regulations.
With a smaller cockpit, the Evolution provides a more comfortable fit for the smaller paddler, but still allows either a standard kayak spraydeck or a Felix Volta sized deck.
This polo kayak will almost certainly enhance anyone's playing performance if they are within the weight limit.
Mega's own Italian style seat is included in the cost of the boat.
Also available is the smaller fitting Italian style seat that compliments these innovative polo kayaks.

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