Valley Etain Sea Kayak

Fast Expedition Style Kayak

The Valley Etain in a composite construction is slightly lighter than the RM models and available in three builds that between them cover recommended capacities from 40 – 135 Kg. This is a UK made expedition style sea kayak capable of taking on multi week trips but also great for those day trips where you won’t be carrying a full load. The design of the Etain aims to ensure that key characteristics such as speed, stability and tracking aren’t greatly affected by variations in load. You will find the composite model feels a little sleeker on the water and provides more glide per stroke due to the highly polished finish.

The long waterline and carefully distributed hull profile has a shallow V under the paddler’s hips which gradually becomes more acute towards the bow and stern. This provides the Etain with a predictable and balanced feel no matter what the sea conditions or whether empty or laden. Rocker along the keel is gentle in order to maintain great straight-line tracking when eating up the miles while also being sufficient to provide good manoeuvrability when needed.

The small storage pod just in front of the cockpit is ideal for small items that you might always want close to hand such as glasses, snacks, map compass etc. There is a large bulkhead storage area in the bow and two bulkhead storage areas in the stern to help with organisation of kit. The smaller 'day hatch' storage is located close enough to the rear of the cockpit to be used while paddling solo on gentle waters. Other features of the Etain include a locking point situated behind the cockpit and special attention given to cockpit ergonomics which are very important during long hours afloat.

If you would like a composite Etain please contact us to discuss model and your colour preferences and we will get back to you with a build timescale and price.