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Romany Classic

A manoeuvrable and direction stable kayak for the medium sized paddler. Designed for rough water and ease of handling in conditions. Its easy handling makes it the 1st choice for many coaches. The Romany Classic (formerly named Romany) is easily controlled in wind with a minimum of weather cocking even in strong winds.

The kayak is fitted with the High performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary. In the Romany family there is also a high volume model and a surf model, Surf Plastic and Excel.

A day/weekend kayak for the medium sized paddler, length: 15.91 feet, width: 21.26 inches, depth: 12.80 inches, overall volume: 72.95 gallons, front hatch volume: 15.19 gallons, cockpit volume: 36.98 gallons, day hatch volume: 9.91 gallons, rear hatch volume: 10.99 gallons.

Romany Surf

A responsive and versatile kayak intended for the medium to large sized paddler. The entire NDK line surfs well, but the RS fills the gap for those who don’t fit in a Romany Classic or Pilgrim, who want a shorter, quicker turning boat than the Explorer. The hull design offers high stability and the shaped foredeck allows for large feet up to size 11/12 (Europe 46,5). Designed for rough water and ease of handling in conditions. The kayak has a wider keyhole cockpit than any other British made fibreglass sea kayak and has more volume in the rear compartments than the Romany Classic.

The kayak is fitted with the High performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested, and offers extra leg room due to a raised area either side of the cockpit. The seat can be set higher for a smaller paddler and the raised area in the front deck can be padded if needed. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary.

A day/weekend kayak for the large paddler, length: 16.14 feet, width: 21.65 inches, depth: 13.39 inches, overall volume: 82.95 gallons, front hatch volume: 16.91 gallons, cockpit volume: 43.59 gallons, day hatch volume: 11.10 gallons, rear hatch volume: 11.36 gallons.

Romany Sport Rotomolded

Using a type of single layer super linear polyethylene rotomold that is much more rigid than comparable weight single layer boats. The Surf RM is a fast, responsive and versatile kayak that surfs well for the medium to large sized paddler.

A flattish hull promote better surfing characteristics which also helps in a following sea. The kayak has been designed to fit a range of kayakers from approx 5ft 4inch (162 cm) to 6ft 4inches (193 cm) tall. There is plenty of room for large feet. With the fibreglass cockpit rim a cheaper nylon spray deck can be used.

The kayak is fitted with the High performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested, and offers extra leg room due to a raised area either side of the cockpit. The seat can be set higher for a smaller paddler and the raised area in the front deck can be padded if needed. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary.

A day/weekend kayak for the medium to large paddler, length: 16.04 feet, width: 21.26 inches, depth: 12.99 inches, overall volume: 74.63 gallons, front hatch volume: 14.53 gallons, cockpit volume: 42.27 gallons, day hatch volume: 7.26 gallons, rear hatch volume: 10.57 gallons.

Romany Excel

A manoeuvrable and direction stable kayak for the extra large paddler. Designed for rough water and ease of handling in conditions. Due to boxy rails this kayak will also be suitable for the paddler who wants more stability. An ideal kayak for paddlers over 220 lbs. The kayak has a larger and wider keyhole cockpit and offers extra leg room due to a raised area either side of the cockpit.

The kayak is fitted with the High performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary.

A day/weekend kayak for the extra large paddler, length: 16.73 feet, width: 22.24 inches, depth: 14.37 inches, overall volume: 85.33 gallons, front hatch volume: 17.70 gallons, cockpit volume: 39.63 gallons, day hatch volume: 12.42 gallons, rear hatch volume: 15.59 gallons.