| The Skua AR (Adventure Racing) is a sit on top
version of the Skua. It was initially designed for adventure racing and other
multi-discipline events where competitors need to change quickly from one discipline to
another. The benefit of the sit on top configuration is the ability to paddle safely
without a spray deck. Another advantage of the AR is that when righted after capsizing,
the cockpit is dry. The performance of the AR is much the same as the classic, but the
seat is 20mm higher resulting in slightly lower stability. Disadvantages of the AR configuration are that you are exposed to the
elements, and you are unable brace the kayak with your knees under the deck in rough
conditions. Obviously it would be impossible to roll the kayak since you would drop out of
the cockpit when capsized.
The AR can be fitted with an optional deck, either fixed or
removable, so that it can be used with a spray deck to provide protection from the
elements. The coaming is larger that the standard kayak and therefore requires a special
spraydeck and also does not allow you to brace the kayak - it is still a sit on top! The
Skua AR is fitted with self-bailers which can be plugged to keep water out when paddling
with a deck.
Detailed specifications
For the more technically inclined paddler, Kaskazi have a page with in-depth
specifications for many of the kayak models
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Features |
- Comfortable cockpit
- Fast expedition kayak
- Tracks well without the rudder
- Good secondary stability
- High load carrying capacity
- Large hatches
- Two bulkheads
- Rudder with uphaul / downhaul
- Pedal steering with self-adjusting rudder lines
- Retractable skeg as an alternative to the rudder
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Kaskazi Skua
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Specifications |
| Length |
5300 mm |
| Width |
580 mm |
| Load Capacity |
160 kg |
| Weight |
23 kg |
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