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Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Assembly Time: 35 min.
Length x Beam: 5.4m x 56cm (17.7 x 1.8')
Payload: 146kg (322 lbs.)
Pack Size: 92 x 46 x 24cm (3 x 1.5 x .8')
Kayak Weight: 20.5kg (456 lbs.)
Cockpit Size: 70 x 41cm (2.3 x 1.3')
Khatsalano-S: 5.4m x 60cm (17.7 x 2') 145kg (320 lbs.)
Pronounced:
'kat-sa-la-no from the native Coast Salish Squamish name, meaning "Lord
of the Lake"
A traditional skin kayak concept with the unique Feathercraft features
of portability. The signature low profile and graceful lines of this craft
capture the imagination. The Khatsalano series can be used for multi-week
expeditions. The paddler needs to choose gear carefully and pack efficiently,
using smaller dry-bags. When paddling the kayak without gear, use inflated
float bags to ensure sufficient flotation. The Khatsalano has a fast cruising
speed, tracks well and carves turns easily with a lean. With the snug fitting
cockpit, you become one with your kayak.
 The Khatsalano
Is for the experienced
paddler who has good rolling and bracing skills. The Khatsalano skin
has small
diameter sponsons which you can choose how
much to inflate. When the sponsons are fully inflated, they round the chines
slightly and give the kayak good stability for its beam. When sponsons
are not inflated, the paddler experiences "on the edge" Greenland-style
kayaking performance.
The Khatsalano-S
For the "S" model,
the skin of the kayak is cut fuller than the Khatsalano. The sponsons
sit higher on the gunwales making for a slightly
wider beam. This adds comfortable initial stability for the intermediate
paddler. Because of the fuller skin, the sponsons need to be fully inflated
for the best skin fit and kayak performance. The rudder is standard on
the Khatsalano-S.
Hatch Sizes:
Bow 20 x 11cm (8 x 4.5")
Stern 33 x 20cm (13 x 8")
Free Shipping in the Continental U.S. (call for details).
Actual price may vary depending on Canadian exchange rate.
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