RED Perception Airalite Sundance is the fastest kayak with these dimensions. At 36"x 12', the composite body weighs just 40lbs, yet it's stable enough to stand up in and cast from. or bird watch/photograph from. Tracks perfectly and allows you to confidently navigate during even the most violent Potomac River currents with no chance of tip over. Comfortable for 4-5 hour tours, has 2 carry handles, and a roomy enough cockpit to bring fishing or photo gear, and kids/dogs. After said 4-5 hour tour, you can quickly load it onto your SUV solo. Typical scratches from Potomac River rock but structurally perfect with extra seat back pad (pictured & stored indoors when not in use). Includes XL cockpit cover and bilge pump. Will throw in the beautifully crafted 230cm Bending Branches medium blade wooden paddle (seen in pics) to sweeten the deal. Hosed off after each paddle and waxed/restored annually before first put in. This is the best combination of size, weight, speed, and stability on the market. If you want a $500 plastic boat, this isn't the one for you -- which should tell you that offering l$500 or less is a waste of time. But if you want a high performance boat with a little more character than when it retailed for $1400 at LL Bean, this might be your next boat. Everyone who has been in this thing after using other kayaks wants to know where to get one b/c the difference in paddling a high end boat is that pronounced. I'm really not sure I can part with it, but it needs to be on the water making new adventures, not hanging on my deck.
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