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Pelican Solo 6 Feet Sit-on-top Youth Kayak Pelican Kids Kayak
4.5 / 5
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
Product Breakdown
Pelican - Sonic 80X Youth Kayak - Sit-on-Top - 8ft
4.5 / 5
The SONIC 80X is a 7'9" kayak best-suited for smaller paddlers. Built on a twin tunnel hull, this sit-on-top kayak is easy to manoeuver and offers superior stability on the water, meaning more safety for your kids! It features molded footrests, an adjustable Ergoform™ padded backrest, self-bailing scupper holes and a bottle holder. It also offers a rear tank well for storing your gear. Your kids will enjoy fun and comfortable rides on the lake in this kids kayak!
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Description
- Safe: Our unique manufacturing process allows us to include additional flotation inside the hull of all of our sit-on-tops in order to meet or surpass ABYC standards. This youth kayak holds a maximum weight capacity of 225 lb, and if any water gets in, the scupper holes at the bottom of the kayak will help drain it out, which means more safety for the kids and peace of mind for the parents! This kayak also includes a safety flag.
- Stable: The twin tunnel hull offers superior stability for a safe and steady ride. It also makes it incredibly easy to get in and out of the kayak.
- Lightweight: Made of exceptionally durable high molecular weight polyethylene, our kayaks require fewer materials to be built. At 7 ft 9 in and weighing only 35 lb, this kayak is perfectly scaled down in size to suit smaller paddlers.
- Resistant: Our patented RAM-X material is known for its high-impact resistance and will make your kayak last through time.
- Comfortable: Paddle in comfort with an adjustable ERGOFORM padded backrest.
01How long is the leg space?+
I am 5.2 with inseam 28"... the first foot space is perfect for me ... 30" from the back of the seat... I can reach the second foot space with straight legs 35" from the back of the seat... 3rd (last) foot space is 42" from the back of the seat a d I can't reach it even if I tip toe to stretch ... hope that helps ... my husband ran out and bought a larger version of a sit on top Pelican and his kayak is quite a bit bigger than mine ... this one is 8 feet ... his is 10 feet ... same style ... ride on top!
02Would this work for a 5’2” adult? Can I have a 5 year old ride with in front of me+
5’2” yes you can use it. Not enough room for a 5 yr old in it also. My 15 lb dog barely fits.
03Can you attach a trolling motor+
No, you cannot attach a trollig motor the kayak would not be able to handle the weight and pressure
04If i way 235 what weight imit should i get+
I weigh 235 and use one design for 250 pounds. This model is really better for small people
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