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XP 507

 
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Brand
SeaBird Designs

Bjørlistubben 7
Vestby
1540
Norway

Phone: +47 93406727

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Available Colors
yellow, red, white, black, seablue, light blue, mango

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The Expedition XP 507 is the middle brother in the Expeditions family.

This is a new model of the year 2009. This kayak is the best for paddlers from 60 kg to 95 kg. It is very similar to the Expedition. The volume of the Expedition XP 507 is smaller than 320 L compared to our bestseller the Expedition which is 370L.

This kayak model can be gotten in new special edition colors with red, yellow and blue stripes from painter and designer Maria Simson. Be different and choose something special for yourself.

This is very like Expedition. Expedition combines speed, stability, volume, weight and design very well! Few kayaks can match its all round capabilities. One of the first things you will notice on this kayaks is the elegant lines. Expedition has a modern Swedish form, witch means that it is wider behind the cockpit. The Swedish form gives the kayak a longer waterline. Compared to stability, this is a very fast kayak. On the sea you will notice right away how stabile and safe it feels when the waves are coming surprisingly. If you are experiencing bad weather, it will surprise you with what a good speed you will manage to keep up.

If you are going on longer journeys, you will appreciate the large and spacious hatches of this kayak. The expedition comes with two generous compartments and a small reachable one, where you can keep you cell-phone. It also comes with a special hatch for your fishing rod or a lantern. We have managed to manufacture one of the best sea kayaks on the market, with a unique feeling of stability and safety. The kayak has only got one limit, and that’s you!!!

User reviews

1 reviews

Overall rating 
 
4.3
Design 
 
5.0  (1)
Perfomance 
 
3.0  (1)
Quality 
 
4.0  (1)
Value / Money 
 
5.0  (1)
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Overall rating 
 
4.3
Design 
 
5.0
Perfomance 
 
3.0
Quality 
 
4.0
Value / Money 
 
5.0

This is a low-pricet kayak. I have tried a few similar type kayaks that cost twice or more an don´t think they are worth their price i comparison.

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Not really a beginner but not a pro. I have not tested so many kayaks. But I have been out i all but the really worst conditions.
Pros / The Good
Extremely stable perticulary secondary stability. Does not turn over when hit by braking waves from the side. Goes well against the sea. The bottom can take hard impact. Very safe in normal conditions.
Cons / The Bad
Thin gelcote on deck easily cracks (because of low wheight). Feels insecure if surfed at high speed. When heavely loaded and when waves come from behind sloping the kayak does not lie i the sea. It follow the surface and can`t keep up speed.
Recommend
Yes
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