- Exceptionally Fast
- Ultra Lightweight
- Kevlar/Carbon Construction
- Kengineering Flip-up Rudder
- Adjustable OZO Footrests
Ruahine kayaks are designed and manufactured in New Zealand. With more than 20 years of experience in building racing kayaks, Ruahine leads the way in fast adventure racing kayaks.
This innovative new multisport kayak is designed for the advanced and elite paddler with inputs from a number of top multisporters and paddlers and is designed to be the fastest multisport kayak in the world. The F1 was paddled by George Christison when winning the Coast to Coast 2004.
The hull design was perfected using systems put in place for us by Richard Karn, ex Team NZ, and used in our very successful Opus and Swallow kayaks.
This radical kayak is fast with considerable secondary stability and is fitted with our new "bikini" seat. It's lower volume and 6.2 meter length will let it accelerate with ease, cutting wave trains and eliminating rocking.
Fitted with the innovative Kengineering dynamic flip-up rudder that gives up to 80% less drag than flat bladed rudders and vastly improves turning efficiency.
The F1 is ideal for those who have mastered the Opus, or paddlers searching for the utmost in speed/stability. Paddled with great success by George Christison, Richard Ussher and Ben Fouhy to name few to win Montys Revenge, Crazyman, Three Rivers Tri, Waimak Mega Race, Mt Cook Race, Christchurch AMP and came 1st and 2nd off the Waimak in the 2004 Coast to Coast to finally break the Gurney gauntlet on this classic race.
The F1 is an extremely fast kayak designed for racing. By american standards this kayak is very tippy. Suggested for only the most advanced adventure racing paddlers.
Kevlar lay-up has a complete kevlar hull and deck with carbon-fiber stiffening through the cockpit/footrest area.
Specifications
Weight: 35 lbs / 16 kg
Length: 20.15 / 6.2 m
*Stability Rating: 4
*Stability Rating is expressed in range 1 - 10, 1=tippy (ICF Racing 2001) 10=24 inch wide touring boat.
**Serious inquires only! Available only in the contiguous United States. Actual shipping charges will be discussed with you before purchase is finalized. Delivery time varies depending upon availability.
***No discounts give on Ruahine Kayaks.
