Betsie Bay Kayak
P.O. Box 1706
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 231-352-7774
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BETSIE BAY KAYAK
Our Kayaks
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Kayak
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Length
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Wdith
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Optimim
Paddler
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Weight
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Comments |
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Recluse
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19
feet
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20.5"
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Medium to
Heavy
(170
pounds
plus)
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30-34
lbs
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Excellent hull speed |
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Narrow beam |
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Low deck profile |
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Easy to brace and roll |
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Also good for lighter paddlers when
carrying moderate gearloads or paddling in mild conditions |
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Manitou
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18
feet
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22.0"
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Heavy
(180
pounds
plus)
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30-34
lbs
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Also good for medium paddlers needing
extra gearload capacity |
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Slightly deeper than the other BBK
models |
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Higher volume |
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Roomier cockpit is a better fit for
the larger paddler |
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Slightly wider beam — more initial
stability |
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Aral
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18
feet
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20.5"
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150 to 180
pounds
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30-34
lbs
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Excellent tracking and turning in
the most challenging conditions |
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Valkyrie
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17
feet
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21.0"
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120 to 145
pounds
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29-33
lbs
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Very controllable in challenging conditions |
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Low deck profile |
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Easy to brace and roll |
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Also good for smaller paddlers for
touring with moderate gearloads |
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Idun
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16
feet
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20.0"
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90 to 140
pounds
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27-30
lbs
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Also good for slightly larger paddlers
(over 140) as a day boat |
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