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Waka Kayaks - Tutea

3/22/2015

 

Waka Tutea first impressions and pics

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I picked up my new whitewater kayak from I-Canoe the other day. I decided to go with the new Waka Tutea. Last year I paddled the Tuna in Slovenia for about a week and thought it was fantastic. I did however find it a big big around the front of the cockpit for me. The Tutea is a scaled down version of the Tuna. Before buying I was a little concerned about the size as its listed as 50kg-75kg weight range. I demoed the boat on the Sluice (grd 2) and it seemed to float my weight (70kg) really well. 

It is of course bone dry in Ireland at the moment so I will have to wait to get it on some decent whitewater.
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Waka kayaks Tutea outfitting- David Horkan Kayaking
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Waka Kayaks Tutea hull and rails
Waka Kayaks Tutea Outfitting /footblock
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Waka Kayaks Tutea Hull
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3 Comments
Rene Lee
4/4/2016 08:43:51 am

Hello, very short review. I'm looking at the Tutea as my next boat. Any more information...love to hear how you got on.
Cheers
Rene

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David
4/11/2016 06:53:59 pm

Hey rene

sorry I never followed up on this post. the tutea is a really nice kayak but it has a small volume. if you are over 70kg and carry any gear I would go for the tuna. I sold my tutea after just a few trips. hope this helps.

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Rene Lee
4/12/2016 10:41:15 am

Thanks for that David, I'm well under 70k so I guess it should be about right.
Rene

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